Former MEP Patrick Breyer has left a legacy of digital rights advocacy. In an interview with Euronews, Breyer discussed his fight for online privacy and the impact of emerging technologies. During his mandate, he opposed the controversial CSAM regulation and played a key role in reforming e-Privacy regulations. Breyer, who continues his fight for digital rights, explained the decline of Pirate Party MEPs and the lack of focus on digital rights issues in the European Parliament.
Breyer expressed concerns about the lack of interest in digital rights among current MEPs and the potential risks of increased surveillance. He emphasized the importance of privacy for true security and the need to avoid a high-tech surveillance state. Breyer also discussed the stalled progress of e-Privacy regulations at the Council level, highlighting industry lobbying as a major obstacle.
Regarding the future of online regulation in the EU, Breyer pointed to a trend towards both increased surveillance and improved privacy measures. He called for a moratorium on mass surveillance and emphasized the need for the Commission to avoid proposing new bulk data processing and surveillance measures. With ongoing challenges in digital rights advocacy, Breyer continues his fight for online privacy and fundamental rights in the digital age.
Source
Photo credit www.euronews.com