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Not all heroes wear capes: why consumer protection authorities need global cooperation
TACD opposes U.S. tariff pressure, calls for Transatlantic cooperation
The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) is opposing U.S. tariff threats that seek to weaken EU digital and competition laws. In […]
TACD’s 2023-2024 Activity report
The Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD) is thrilled to share its 2023-2024 Activity Report, celebrating another year of impactful advocacy for […]
Why do trade rules block the way to sustainable consumption?
Consumers worldwide want to go green. But as the demand for sustainable products is growing significantly, so too is greenwashing, […]
WATCH | Decoding AdTech: Navigating the crossroads of privacy, policy, and AI in commercial surveillance
The business advertising model based on mass surveillance and massive accumulation of personal data is under pressure. After years of civil society calling for a ban, and policymakers stopping short of taking decisive action, the industry seems to be hitting crunch point: Meta is under scrutiny in the EU where its practices are deemed illegal; the case against Grindr is moving through the court system, and so it the case against IAB Europe’s ‘best practice’ framework;and Google announced phasing out of third party cookies.
In the last years, an increasing body of evidence has emerged highlighting the detrimental effects of surveillance-based advertising on consumers, citizens, & democracy as a whole. Do we continue with the rounds of complaints and litigation, or is it time to take decisive action?
Speakers
- Aaron Alva, Technologist, Federal Trade Commission
- Jeff Chester, Executive Director, Center for Digital Democracy
- Tobias Judin, Head of international, Norwegian Data Protection Authority
- Johnny Ryan, Director of Enforce, Irish Council for Civil Liberties
Moderated by Calli Schroeder, Senior Counsel and Global Privacy Counsel at Electronic Privacy Information Center and TACD Digital committee co-chair.
This event was recorded on 11 March 2024.
Léa Auffret to become Director of the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue Secretariat
The Transatlantic Consume Dialogue (TACD) is a vibrant network and forum for 76 EU and U.S. consumer and digital rights […]
Days before the AI Action Summit, 100 civil society organisations urge policymakers and leaders to acknowledge AI’s environmental harms
The organisations, with supporters worldwide, outline 15 demands in a letter which offers practical pathways to align AI within planetary […]
Centering public interest in EU technology policies and practices: A civil society call to the new European leadership
As a new college of European Commissioners is put into place, the signatory civil society organisations listed below – leading […]
Reflections on the Frontline: Navigating the Policy Maze of Generative AI
Generative AI holds immense potential, but it’s crucial to steer its development toward the public good rather than profit alone. As civil society, we must be vigilant, collaborative, and proactive in advocating for ethical AI, ensuring technology serves to enhance our lives and protect fundamental rights.
Consumer & Digital Rights Groups Call On Governments to Better Protect People’s Fundamental Rights in Trade Deals
Leading consumer and digital rights organizations across the globe welcome the recent announcement by the U.S. government, indicating that it is withdrawing support from controversial data flows and source code rules in the Joint Statement Initiative on e-commerce. We call on other governments to take this opportunity to reassess their own digital trade policy and better protect their citizens.