On 20-21 September 2021 the Committee of Experts on Freedom of Expression and Digital Technologies (MSI-DIG) held its meeting via videoconference. MSI-DIG members and other participants had a constructive discussion of the revised Draft recommendation on the impacts of digital technologies on freedom of expression, following the public consultations held in June and July. The MSI-DIG finalised and approved the Draft recommendation. Furthermore, the MSI-DIG welcomed the adoption by the Steering Committee on Media and Information Society of the Guidance note on content moderation elaborated by the Expert Committee in the spring. Meeting report and working documents will be made available on this site in due course.
MSI-DIG Committee of Experts on Freedom of Expression and Digital Technologies
The Council of Europe is pleased to announce the full composition of its new Expert Committee on Freedom of Expression and Digital Technologies. This inter-disciplinary group of leading specialists will explore the impacts of digital technologies and AI on freedom of expression. Over the next two years, they will prepare guidance for member States on how best to harness opportunities and address challenges that are vital to our democracies.
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meetings
15-16 September 2020
1st meeting
17-18 March 2021
2nd meeting
20-21 September 2021
3rd meeting
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"Everyone has the right to freedom of expression"
Art. 10 European Convention on Human Rights
