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netzpolitik.org es un sitio de noticias de derechos digitales sin fines de lucro fundado en 2002 por Markus Beckedahl, quien lo dirigió hasta 2022; ahora está dirigido por los co-editores en jefe Anna Biselli y Daniel Leisegang. Está organizado como una asociación registrada sin fines de lucro (eingetragener Verein) y no es propiedad de ningún grupo de medios, empresa o inversor.
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Se financia casi en su totalidad por donaciones de lectores (su presupuesto pasó aproximadamente un millón de euros), evitando deliberadamente la publicidad y los muros de pago para preservar la independencia; no requiere financiación de ningún partido o estado.
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Editorialmente aboga por las libertades civiles digitales, la privacidad y la transparencia, una postura que se lee como progresista / de centroizquierda, pero es financiada por los lectores y dirigida por asociaciones sin propietario de partido, empresa o estado.
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Decisión del Tribunal de Justicia: Reforzado legalmente la verificación de edad y las advertencias de luz
Palantir fracasa ampliamente en sus alegaciones contra la investigación de 'Republik'
Cobertura reciente
Anteriores investigaciones de troyanos estatales de la UE: miembro del Comité infectado varias veces con el software Pegasus
The article reports that Stelios Kouloglou, a member of the EU’s PEGA committee investigating the use of state-sponsored spyware like Pegasus, was himself infected with Pegasus malware twice between October 2022 and March 2023. The Canadian Citizen Lab conducted a forensic analysis of his iPhone and confirmed the infections, which occurred during critical phases of the committee’s work. While the attacks were not attributed to a specific client of the NSO Group, the analysis suggests a possible connection to actors targeting Russian and Belarusian journalists and activists. The report highlights concerns about the security of parliamentary processes and calls for further investigation by the EU and national parliaments.
Debate sobre el muro de fuego: la AfD no le hace estas preguntas a nadie
El artículo analiza dos situaciones contrastantes que involucran a la Alternativa para Alemania (AfD) y la Unión Democrática Cristiana (CDU). La primera involucra una interacción amistosa entre el candidato de la AfD Ulrich Siegmund y el político de la CDU Guido Heuer durante un evento público en Halberstadt, donde parecen tener una relación cordial a pesar de sus diferencias políticas. Este momento provocó controversia, con algunos criticando tales interacciones durante la campaña electoral. Heuer más tarde tuvo que reafirmar públicamente su compromiso con el 'Unvereinbarkeitsbeschluss' (decisión de incompatibilidad), que prohíbe la cooperación con la AfD. La segunda situación involucra a Hans-Thomas Tillschneider, un líder adjunto de la AfD en Sajonia-Anhalt, quien declaró en un podcast que la AfD no consideraría formar una coalición con la CDU. Sin embargo, esta declaración no recibió ninguna reacción significativa, a diferencia de los políticos de la CDU, que enfrentan un escrutinio similar.
Naciones Unidas: "Ya no podemos decir que no sabíamos nada"
The United Nations' independent scientific panel on artificial intelligence has released a preliminary report highlighting both the potential benefits and risks of AI. The report notes that while AI could drive significant advancements in medicine, agriculture, and other fields, there is a growing gap between the rapid development of AI technologies and current regulatory frameworks. This gap poses serious risks, particularly in areas like biotechnology and cybersecurity. The report emphasizes the need for evidence-based governance but warns that regulations often lag behind technological progress. It also highlights global inequalities, noting that developing countries face greater environmental and social impacts from AI, and marginalized groups are disproportionately affected by biased algorithms. The panel, composed of 40 international experts, aims to provide knowledge rather than direct policy recommendations. The report serves as a foundation for upcoming discussions at the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
Transparencia del gobierno: el ataque a la libertad de información sigue generando fuertes críticas
The black-yellow coalition government in Germany has proposed reforms to the Freedom of Information Act (IFG), which have sparked significant criticism from civil society organizations, journalists, and politicians. The proposed changes would require individuals seeking information to demonstrate a 'legitimate interest' in the documents they request, shifting the burden of proof from the state to the requester. This move has been described as a major threat to transparency and could lead to a two-tier system where only certain citizens have access to public information. Critics argue that these reforms undermine democratic principles by limiting transparency and enabling secretive decision-making. The reforms also aim to restrict the right to information to German and EU citizens, excluding others. Prominent figures such as the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, and Left Party politician Sonja Lemke have condemned the plans, citing past instances where freedom of information requests exposed wrongdoing by officials.
Software seleccionado para la vigilancia de Berlín: el escáner de comportamiento en Kotti se lanzará en verano
La policía de Berlín ha seleccionado un nuevo software para monitorear espacios públicos, que clasifica el comportamiento humano como "neutral" o "problemático". Este sistema incluye cámaras especializadas que proporcionan imágenes para el análisis. Se espera que la primera cámara se instale en Kottbusser Tor a fines de septiembre, marcando el comienzo de la vigilancia automatizada y sin orden judicial en áreas públicas. Los críticos argumentan que tales sistemas cambian el crimen en lugar de reducirlo y plantean preocupaciones sobre la discriminación contra personas sin hogar, ya que la tecnología puede activar alertas para actividades inofensivas como acostarse.
Por qué muchos inmigrantes vuelven a abandonar Alemania
The article discusses a study conducted by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) that examines reasons why immigrants leave Germany. The research surveyed individuals aged 18 to 65 who migrated to Germany before April 2025, revealing that family-related factors and experiences of discrimination are significant contributors to their decision to leave. The study highlights that many factors influencing migration are politically controllable, such as bureaucracy, housing, and language acquisition. Younger migrants tend to return to their home countries or move to other European nations like Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Croatia. The report criticizes bureaucratic inefficiencies, including lengthy processing times for citizenship, residence permits, and recognition of foreign qualifications, which hinder long-term planning and integration. Language proficiency is identified as another critical factor affecting integration success.
Documentos internos: Estados de la UE quieren devolver el control de chat de los zombies
The European Union member states are seeking to reintroduce a temporary exception to the ePrivacy Regulation, allowing internet service providers to scan user content voluntarily to combat child sexual abuse online. This measure was previously in place from 2021 until April 2026 but expired after the European Parliament rejected its extension. Germany supports the reinstatement of this exception, with the federal government emphasizing the urgency of restoring the legal framework to prevent a decline in reports of child abuse. The Council has approved a new proposal, which will now be voted on by the European Parliament. However, some members of parliament oppose the move, criticizing it as an unfair maneuver. Meanwhile, negotiations over a permanent chat control regulation continue without resolution.
Libertad de información: Black and Red planea un ataque frontal contra el periodismo y la transparencia
El artículo analiza los planes del gobierno de coalición de Alemania para restringir significativamente el derecho a la información en virtud de la Ley Federal de Información (IFG). Actualmente, los ciudadanos, las organizaciones de la sociedad civil y los medios de comunicación pueden solicitar documentos estatales, asegurando la transparencia y descubriendo escándalos. Sin embargo, la coalición gobernante actual, compuesta por la Unión Demócrata Cristiana (CDU), la Unión Social Cristiana (CSU) y los Demócratas Sociales (SPD), tiene la intención de debilitar este derecho al exigir a los solicitantes que demuestren un "interés legítimo" antes de realizar solicitudes. Esto excluiría a muchas personas y grupos del acceso a la información. Los cambios propuestos incluyen eliminar los límites de costos, permitir tarifas más altas, restringir las solicitudes de remisión a personas físicas y excluir a los ciudadanos no alemanes. Además, los nombres de los funcionarios públicos se editarían, lo que dificulta la rendición de cuentas.
Peligros de los controles de la edad: los expertos se encuentran enredados
The article discusses the growing debate around age verification systems in Germany, highlighting concerns over privacy, discrimination, and mass surveillance. Experts warn that mandatory age checks could lead to increased data collection and tracking, undermining anonymity and privacy. The German Ethics Council has raised alarms about these risks but still allows for some form of age control. A commission appointed by the Ministry of Family has issued 56 recommendations for online child protection, acknowledging the dangers of certain methods while still advocating for age verification. These include facial recognition technology and document verification, which critics argue disproportionately affect marginalized groups. The article points out contradictions in the experts' reasoning, noting that their warnings about privacy and discrimination are undermined by their support for similar technologies.
Un acuerdo millonario con una empresa de vigilancia: el gobierno de Austria quiere poder localizar a las personas con datos ilegales
The Austrian government has extended a license for surveillance software called Webloc, developed by the U.S. firm Penlink, which collects location data from up to 500 million mobile devices worldwide. This information includes precise GPS locations and unique advertising identifiers used by apps. The data is typically collected for advertising purposes but flows through the ad industry ecosystem to data brokers and then to surveillance companies. Experts argue this violates the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as personal data being traded purely as a commodity is incompatible with privacy laws. Research by netzpolitik.org and other outlets has shown how popular mobile apps transfer user data to third parties, enabling authorities to track individuals' movements, including sensitive locations like medical facilities or religious sites. Austria’s Interior Ministry did not directly comment on the use of Webloc, stating it would not disclose specific software solutions due to legal constraints.
La ciberesclavitud en las fábricas de estafas: "Escapar del tigre es encontrarse con el cocodrilo"
The article discusses the growing issue of cybercrime through 'scam factories' in Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on forced labor and human trafficking. It highlights how these operations, often run by organized criminal networks, exploit vulnerable individuals, including young people from Africa and other regions, who are lured with false job offers and then trafficked into scam centers. The article references reports from Amnesty International and the United Nations, which document the scale of the problem and the lack of effective action by authorities despite awareness since 2022. It also notes that while some progress has been made, many scam facilities remain operational, and victims are treated as criminals after being freed.
Vigilancia de los periodistas: ¿Puede la BND hackear a los periodistas?
The German foreign intelligence agency, BND, is facing scrutiny over whether it is allowed to hack journalists and install surveillance software on their phones. The organization 'Reporters Without Borders' argues that current laws governing the BND violate fundamental rights, including privacy and freedom of expression. After failing to win a constitutional court case in Karlsruhe, the group has turned to the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in Strasbourg, which has indicated it will consider the complaint and potentially treat it as an 'impact case,' meaning it could set a precedent for surveillance practices across Europe. The ECtHR oversees compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights, which is part of the Council of Europe, not the EU. Reporters Without Borders claims that Germany’s legal framework fails to adequately protect journalists from surveillance, creating a chilling effect that deters potential whistleblowers and limits access to reliable information. They also criticize the lack of transparency and effectiveness of parliamentary oversight of the BND.
Reglamento sobre el dinero en efectivo: cómo la UE quiere reforzar el papel del efectivo
El Parlamento Europeo ha acordado un paquete legislativo que incluye el euro digital, pero también tiene como objetivo fortalecer el efectivo como moneda de curso legal. El reglamento propuesto define el efectivo como un método de pago legalmente reconocido, con el objetivo de aclarar su estatus dentro de la eurozona. El experto legal Sebastian Omlor destaca la falta de claridad en torno a la aceptación de efectivo y la necesidad de reglas claras sobre cuándo las empresas pueden rechazar los pagos en efectivo.
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