Dr Birgit Schippers
@birgitschippers.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Law at Strathclyde Law School. Working on human rights, ethics & AI/biometric technology
‘Europe’s problem is not that it has too many rules for AI, but that it hypes those rules and then neglects to enforce them.’ 👏
We write in The Guardian this morning that the Commission’s plan to gut Europe’s digital rules will hurt European startups give U.S. tech an unassailable advantage, confirming Europe as a digital vassal.
Piece by George Riekeles and I.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Piece by George Riekeles and I.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The EU has let US tech giants run riot. Diluting our data law will only entrench their power | Johnny Ryan and Georg Riekeles
The GDPR is Europe’s defence against digital oligarchy and child harm. Deregulation plans are misguided, say Johnny Ryan and Georg Riekeles
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
‘Europe’s problem is not that it has too many rules for AI, but that it hypes those rules and then neglects to enforce them.’ 👏
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
Is democracy losing to demands from US big tech? The European Commission is moving.
“A number of companies, including Facebook & Instagram owner Meta, have warned that the EU’s approach to regulating AI risks cutting the continent off from accessing cutting-edge services”
www.ft.com/content/af6c...
“A number of companies, including Facebook & Instagram owner Meta, have warned that the EU’s approach to regulating AI risks cutting the continent off from accessing cutting-edge services”
www.ft.com/content/af6c...
EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and Big Tech pressure
Brussels is set to water down part of its strict digital rule book as it aims to make bloc more competitive
www.ft.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Is democracy losing to demands from US big tech? The European Commission is moving.
“A number of companies, including Facebook & Instagram owner Meta, have warned that the EU’s approach to regulating AI risks cutting the continent off from accessing cutting-edge services”
www.ft.com/content/af6c...
“A number of companies, including Facebook & Instagram owner Meta, have warned that the EU’s approach to regulating AI risks cutting the continent off from accessing cutting-edge services”
www.ft.com/content/af6c...
On the 75th anniversary of the #ECHR, the European Court of Human Rights provides a helpful overview of key cases that demonstrate how the Convention protects human rights
Impact of the European Convention on Human Rights - Impact of the European Convention on Human Rights - www.coe.int
European convention on human rights : How it changed the lives of many people across the continent.
www.coe.int
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
On the 75th anniversary of the #ECHR, the European Court of Human Rights provides a helpful overview of key cases that demonstrate how the Convention protects human rights
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
📘 Today, the European Convention on Human Rights marks its 75th anniversary.
It is available in more than 40 languages on the Court’s website.
🔗https://www.echr.coe.int/european-convention-on-human-rights
It is available in more than 40 languages on the Court’s website.
🔗https://www.echr.coe.int/european-convention-on-human-rights
November 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📘 Today, the European Convention on Human Rights marks its 75th anniversary.
It is available in more than 40 languages on the Court’s website.
🔗https://www.echr.coe.int/european-convention-on-human-rights
It is available in more than 40 languages on the Court’s website.
🔗https://www.echr.coe.int/european-convention-on-human-rights
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
It’s not easy to break free from deep dependencies. But it can be done. ICC to drop MS for German alternative ⬇️
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It’s not easy to break free from deep dependencies. But it can be done. ICC to drop MS for German alternative ⬇️
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
www.euractiv.com/news/interna...
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Clearview AI saga continues - @noyb.eu has filed today a criminal complaint with the public prosecutors in Austria against Clearview AI, the US facial recognition company, and its managers for ignoring the enforcement of the EU data protection authorities noyb.eu/en/criminal-...
Criminal complaint against facial recognition company Clearview AI
Clearview AI is known for scraping billions of photos of people around the world on the internet – and selling its facial recognition system to law enforcement and state actors
noyb.eu
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Clearview AI saga continues - @noyb.eu has filed today a criminal complaint with the public prosecutors in Austria against Clearview AI, the US facial recognition company, and its managers for ignoring the enforcement of the EU data protection authorities noyb.eu/en/criminal-...
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
We filled a complaint against Ireland to the European Commission today.
Ireland has appointed an ex-Meta lobbyist as its new Data Protection Commissioner.
This will be interpreted by the tech industry as a signal of impunity.
The European Commission must intervene.
www.iccl.ie/digital-data...
Ireland has appointed an ex-Meta lobbyist as its new Data Protection Commissioner.
This will be interpreted by the tech industry as a signal of impunity.
The European Commission must intervene.
www.iccl.ie/digital-data...
Complaint v Ireland to European Commission re process appointing ex-Meta lobbyist as Data Protection Commissioner
Ireland's appointment process lacked procedural safeguards against conflicts of interest and political interference and may be interpreted by the tech industry as a signal of impunity
www.iccl.ie
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 AM
We filled a complaint against Ireland to the European Commission today.
Ireland has appointed an ex-Meta lobbyist as its new Data Protection Commissioner.
This will be interpreted by the tech industry as a signal of impunity.
The European Commission must intervene.
www.iccl.ie/digital-data...
Ireland has appointed an ex-Meta lobbyist as its new Data Protection Commissioner.
This will be interpreted by the tech industry as a signal of impunity.
The European Commission must intervene.
www.iccl.ie/digital-data...
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
📣Job alert (no. 2)! We're hiring an Associate Director to lead our Emerging Technology & Industry Practice research domain.
It's an exciting time to join Ada as begin our new strategy period.
Find out more: www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/job/associat...
Closing: 23:59 GMT, 16 November 2025.
It's an exciting time to join Ada as begin our new strategy period.
Find out more: www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/job/associat...
Closing: 23:59 GMT, 16 November 2025.
Ada Lovelace Institute Associate Director, Emerging Technology & Industry Practice
www.adalovelaceinstitute.org
October 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
📣Job alert (no. 2)! We're hiring an Associate Director to lead our Emerging Technology & Industry Practice research domain.
It's an exciting time to join Ada as begin our new strategy period.
Find out more: www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/job/associat...
Closing: 23:59 GMT, 16 November 2025.
It's an exciting time to join Ada as begin our new strategy period.
Find out more: www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/job/associat...
Closing: 23:59 GMT, 16 November 2025.
SNP passes motion to oppose introduction of live #facialrecognition by Police Scotland in the absence of primary legislation. Also, the motion calls for #facialrecognition use to be compliant with the Human Rights Act & the ECHR
SNP pass resolution to oppose ‘authoritarian’ live facial recognition technology
A resolution to oppose the implementation of live facial recognition technology by Police Scotland has been passed by th...
www.holyrood.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:39 AM
SNP passes motion to oppose introduction of live #facialrecognition by Police Scotland in the absence of primary legislation. Also, the motion calls for #facialrecognition use to be compliant with the Human Rights Act & the ECHR
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
The Law Society of Ireland is inviting applications for its Access programme, which provides financial and practical supports to help people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a career as a solicitor.
Law Society of Ireland invites applications to Access programme
The Law Society of Ireland is inviting applications for its Access programme, which provides financial and practical supports to help people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a career as a solicitor.
www.irishlegal.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Law Society of Ireland is inviting applications for its Access programme, which provides financial and practical supports to help people from underrepresented backgrounds to pursue a career as a solicitor.
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We are now accepting abstracts for our Annual Conference at @aberuni.bsky.social 15-17 Apr. 2026. Join us for critical talks on law, tech & education (and generally a good time!) The theme is: 'Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.' More info: www.bileta.org.uk/news/bileta-...
BILETA conference 2026 – call for papers – BILETA
www.bileta.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
We are now accepting abstracts for our Annual Conference at @aberuni.bsky.social 15-17 Apr. 2026. Join us for critical talks on law, tech & education (and generally a good time!) The theme is: 'Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master.' More info: www.bileta.org.uk/news/bileta-...
📢 10 years since #Schrems (C-362/14) – the landmark ruling that invalidated the Commission’s “Safe Harbour” decision, found US data protections inadequate, and reshaped #digitalprivacy in the EU and beyond 🔒
Learn 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
#EUlaw #DataProtection
Learn 👉 curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/...
#EUlaw #DataProtection
October 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
‘The current members of the Supreme Court, ten men and two women, all of them white, seem to regard the Human Rights Act as an unwelcome remnant of a past era.’
In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Conor Gearty · Unwelcome Remnant: Erasing the Human Rights Act
The Supreme Court is quietly editing the Human Rights Act out of existence. In cases where human rights cannot be...
www.lrb.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
‘The current members of the Supreme Court, ten men and two women, all of them white, seem to regard the Human Rights Act as an unwelcome remnant of a past era.’
In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
In his final piece for the 𝘓𝘙𝘉, Conor Gearty writes on the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the HRA: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Listening to debate on #ECHR on #BBCSundayMorningLive. Can someone please explain to those advocating departure from ECHR how it actually works, and how domestic courts interpret the Convention? 1/2
October 5, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Listening to debate on #ECHR on #BBCSundayMorningLive. Can someone please explain to those advocating departure from ECHR how it actually works, and how domestic courts interpret the Convention? 1/2
What, precisely, does ‘looking at Article 3 ECHR again’ mean? Does it mean bypassing the prohibition on torture/protecting those at risk of being tortured? Clarification would be very helpful.
PM wants to change how international law used in asylum cases
The UK needs to
www.bbc.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
What, precisely, does ‘looking at Article 3 ECHR again’ mean? Does it mean bypassing the prohibition on torture/protecting those at risk of being tortured? Clarification would be very helpful.
Swiss voters narrowly approve plan to introduce voluntary #digitalID
Swiss voters narrowly approve plan to introduce digital IDs
The proposal was backed by 50.4% of voters, in the second Swiss ballot on the issue in four years.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Swiss voters narrowly approve plan to introduce voluntary #digitalID
All 5 of N Ireland’s main political parties oppose the introduction of the #digitalID scheme.
Digital ID scheme plans are 'ludicrous', says first minister
Michelle O'Neill has called plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme an attack on the Good Friday Agreement.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
All 5 of N Ireland’s main political parties oppose the introduction of the #digitalID scheme.
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
Today it's a mandatory digital ID card to prove you have the right to work but in the future you might have to use it to access the NHS, to rent or buy a home, or to access benefits.
It's time to fight back, 'Say No to Digital IDs'.
Join the Campaign: action.openrightsgroup.org/join-campaig...
It's time to fight back, 'Say No to Digital IDs'.
Join the Campaign: action.openrightsgroup.org/join-campaig...
September 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Today it's a mandatory digital ID card to prove you have the right to work but in the future you might have to use it to access the NHS, to rent or buy a home, or to access benefits.
It's time to fight back, 'Say No to Digital IDs'.
Join the Campaign: action.openrightsgroup.org/join-campaig...
It's time to fight back, 'Say No to Digital IDs'.
Join the Campaign: action.openrightsgroup.org/join-campaig...
Yes, it’s important to have an informed debate about the proposed introduction of digital IDs. But the ‘others do it, so why don’t we’ argument is not a compelling one.
Starmer’s ID plan has caused upset, but in the EU the debate has long been settled
ID cards have become an essential part of life for many across the bloc, with digital versions already launched in many member states
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Yes, it’s important to have an informed debate about the proposed introduction of digital IDs. But the ‘others do it, so why don’t we’ argument is not a compelling one.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Our digital tools hold power to account ✊
Join our digital team as our new Campaign Technology Officer:
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Excellent thread on digital ID cards by @paulbernal.bsky.social Two important take-home lessons: digital does not mean error-free or fake-proof👇
A short thread on digital ID (cards) just to bear in mind. There are a few myths that I keep hearing about this idea that need clarifying/debunking. 1/10
September 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Excellent thread on digital ID cards by @paulbernal.bsky.social Two important take-home lessons: digital does not mean error-free or fake-proof👇
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
Have an idea you would like to develop into an academic book?
Applications to the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship are now open to Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse early career scholars (UK only).
More info: https://bit.ly/4mHlgcn
Applications to the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship are now open to Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse early career scholars (UK only).
More info: https://bit.ly/4mHlgcn
September 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Have an idea you would like to develop into an academic book?
Applications to the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship are now open to Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse early career scholars (UK only).
More info: https://bit.ly/4mHlgcn
Applications to the Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship are now open to Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse early career scholars (UK only).
More info: https://bit.ly/4mHlgcn
“the Met confirmed it would not be using live #facialrecognition … in its policing of the Unite the Kingdom march.” Make of that what you will.
Thousands gather in London for Tommy Robinson's Unite the Kingdom rally, and counter protest
Nine people are arrested as the Met say extra officers have been deployed to deal with
www.bbc.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“the Met confirmed it would not be using live #facialrecognition … in its policing of the Unite the Kingdom march.” Make of that what you will.
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
Event at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on 9 September, with Kume Hideyo (an Associate Professor at Chubu University, Japan). She will deliver a seminar entitled, “Legal and Policy Approaches to the Use of Public Assets in Scotland and Japan”. Details and booking link: www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/l...
Event on approaches to use of public assets in Scotland and Japan on 9 September | University of Strathclyde
www.strath.ac.uk
August 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Event at @unistrathclyde.bsky.social on 9 September, with Kume Hideyo (an Associate Professor at Chubu University, Japan). She will deliver a seminar entitled, “Legal and Policy Approaches to the Use of Public Assets in Scotland and Japan”. Details and booking link: www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/l...
Reposted by Dr Birgit Schippers
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