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Recommendation on Spyware Regulation and Oversight

Summary

The European Parliament recommends strict new rules and oversight for the use and export of spyware following investigations into its misuse against journalists and politicians.
9 15.06.2023
Other
justice
civil law
transport
constitution
human rights
public safety
social policy
administrative law
public administration
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The investigation found widespread misuse of spyware against high-profile individuals and civil society actors across several countries.
  • Spyware technology poses a direct threat to the integrity of European democracy and the rule of law.
  • Member States are urged to fulfill specific conditions regarding investigations and legal frameworks by the end of 2023.
  • The Commission is expected to assess the fulfillment of these conditions and publish a report by late November 2023.

Speeches

57 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Gilles LEBRETON
Gilles LEBRETON
ID
2:41 min
14. Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware – Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (draft recommendation) (debate)
Evin INCIR
Evin INCIR
S&D
1:31 min
14. Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware – Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (draft recommendation) (debate)
Documents (PDFs)
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT DRAFT RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNCIL AND THE COMMISSION following the investigation of alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware Investigation of the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware (Recommendation)
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