As enforcement of the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) intensifies, the DSA Human Rights Alliance —a coalition including BCSDN partner Liberties—is calling on authorities to ensure that human rights remain at the heart of platform regulation. With the “Brussels Effect” likely to see these rules emulated globally, the Alliance warns that enforcement must be transparent, inclusive, and free from political influence to prevent the criminalization of legitimate speech. Their latest report urges the European Commission to empower civil society as active watchdogs and establish institutionalized dialogues with stakeholders both within and outside the EU. By prioritizing fundamental rights over rigid policing, the DSA could protect democratic debate and preserve civic space on a global scale. Read more here.
Source: Liberties
