Dear internet, or what's soon going to be left of it anyway:

Two years ago, we launched savetheinternet.info, the largest digital-political campaign of all time. Now, in 2020, Corona is moving the world, but political discussion about the internet is not coming to rest either. On the contrary, numerous initiatives are being planned or passed that massively violate the digital integrity of the individual citizen.

Duty of disclosure, password issuance, upload filters (Copyright Directive and TERREG), platform liability (Digital Service Act) and the new digital strategy of the EU Commission. So we are not running out of work and we continue to fight for your freedom rights!

Stakeholder dialogue on copyright reform

Together with other civil society organisations, we had jointly asked the European Commission to make the Guidelines available.

We see this as a great success for the transparency of the whole process and will keep you informed. 

Due to the corona pandemic, the stakeholder dialogue will unfortunately no longer take place on site, but written statements will be submitted by each organisation involved.

Why the preliminary guidelines for implementation are so important: It contains guidance and best practice proposals for each EU Member State to help them implement the DSM Directive. The opinions of the individual organisations participating in the stakeholder dialogue are also taken into account.

Digital Strategy of the EU Commission

In Europe, unfortunately, politicians have not created the appropriate framework conditions in recent decades, and in the hardware and software industry we have largely lost touch internationally. In order to conceal this, artificial intelligence and especially BigData is now being proclaimed as a saviour. The consequence will be the accumulation of huge mountains of data, especially personal data of citizens. A massive invasion of our privacy and violation of our digital integrity at all levels will be the consequence.

Platform liability (Digital Service Act)

All digital services and especially online platforms should be able to be held liable for all content in the future. This regulation is extremely comprehensive and is intended to cover hate crime, disinformation, copyright, as well as written works, audio or video content. The obligation to use clear names is also demanded. At the same time, the economy opposes any restrictions on advertising! This proposal as it is right now will ultimately turn the Internet upside down.

Obligation to use the clear name (german law)

What does that mean?
It stipulates that all users must register with their full name, address and date of birth on all platforms. The whole thing is even to be verified by photo identification.

For example, every user of social media or gaming platforms should be given their full name, WITH ADDRESS, on every service on the Internet; verified by an identity card, passport or other document valid according to national law.

Statements to the BMJV (Germany)

We have submitted comments to the Federal Ministry of Justice and for consumer protection in Germany for important topics in network policy, such as the draft for a law to combat right-wing extremism and hate crime (including password issuance) and the draft discussion on the implementation of the copyright directive.

We will keep you informed on all topics through the usual channels:(Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Discord)

You think our work is good? Then why don't you support us with a donation?

We all work on a voluntary basis, but we still have travel and accommodation costs, for example, to make politicians personally aware of the grievances. Do you want to support us in the future to fight for you and the digital world? 

GoFundMe, every donation helps:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-the-internet-info
Thank you!

Your SaveTheInternet team