Free Speech Advocates Warn EU Commission Against Censorship Law
More than 100 free speech advocates, including former U.S. and European officials, have urged the European Commission to reconsider a key internet regulation.
The advocates warn that the EU's Digital Services Act creates "a pan-European censorship infrastructure" with vaguely defined limits that could suppress lawful content across borders, according to human rights group ADF International.
The EU's Digital Services Act creates "a pan-European censorship infrastructure" with vaguely defined limits that could suppress lawful content across borders.
The 113 signatories, including former U.S. and European officials, expressed their concerns in a letter to the executive body of the European Union.
Author's Summary
EU's Digital Services Act may censor global speech.
- Over 100 free speech advocates signed a letter to the European Commission
- The Digital Services Act may create a "pan-European censorship infrastructure"
- Vaguely defined limits could suppress lawful content across borders