Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law Framework Convention

Secretary General 15 March 2024 Strasbourg

Statement by Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić on the occasion of the finalisation of the Convention

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Artificial Intelligence - Bridging the Equality Gap

secretary general 7 March 2024 Strasbourg

Statement by Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić ahead of International Women’s Day

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Civic Space, Democracy and Artificial Intelligence: how do they intersect?

27 February 2024 Strasbourg

On the occasion of World NGO Day, the Council of Europe’s Conference of International NGOs, bringing together representatives of civil society organisations enjoying participatory status with the Council of Europe, held a public interactive and hybrid event “Civic Space, Democracy and Artificial...

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Do You Know Your Digital Rights and Responsibilities? Take the quiz and find out!

9 february 2024 Strasbourg

Council of Europe user-friendly tool to empower users in the digital landscape

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Secretary General makes official visit to Slovenia

Secretary General 5 February 2024 Ljubljana/Brdo

Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić has met the President of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar and other key personalities during an official visit to the country. During her meetings, the Secretary General discussed the follow-up to the Reykjavik Summit and the forthcoming 75th anniversary of the...

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Congratulations to the winners of the Stefano Rodotà Data Protection Award 2024!

Council of Europe 29 January 2024 Strasbourg

The Jury of the Stefano Rodotà Award, composed of the members of the Bureau of the Committee of Convention 108, has selected the winners of the Stefano Rodotà Data Protection Award 2024. After reviewing all the exceptional works submitted by the applicants, the Jury has decided to award; PhD...

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Brussels conference marks Data Protection Day

Council of Europe 25 january 2024 Brussels

To mark the 18th International Data Protection Day, celebrated every year on 28 January, the Council of Europe is co-organising with the European Union Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the Computers, Privacy and Data Protection (CDPD) a one-day conference in Brussels on 25 January to take...

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New guidelines on responsible implementation of artificial intelligence in journalism

Council of Europe 29 December 2023 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe’s intergovernmental steering committee on media and the information society (CDMSI) has adopted new Guidelines on the responsible implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in journalism. These guidelines are an important contribution to the promotion of a rule...

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International forum tackles emerging cyber threats targeting youth by drug traffickers

Pompidou Group 20 December 2023 Mexico City

A two-day forum in Mexico City co-organised by the Council of Europe’s drug policy platform the Pompidou Group assembled representatives from all over the world to coordinate policy against drug trafficking threats that target youth online. Mexico, which has been a member of the 41-member state...

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More and more countries acceding to Budapest Convention

Deputy Secretary General 15 December 2023 Strasbourg

The 14th edition of the Octopus Conference 2023 has concluded in Bucharest (Romania). An increasing number of countries are acceding to the Budapest Convention of the Council of Europe. There are now 69 state parties from around the world, with Brazil, Nigeria and Cameroon the most recent to...

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More than 500 global cybercrime experts attend Octopus Conference 2023

Council of Europe 13 December 2023 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe has assembled more than 500 cybercrime experts from all over the world in Bucharest (Romania) to discuss best practices for securing and sharing electronic evidence and strengthen international co-operation. The Octopus conference from 13 to 15 December will also be an...

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Annual conference of drug control networks: from drug design and AI to online gaming platforms as new drug marketplaces

Pompidou Group 6 December 2023 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe’s drug policy network (the Pompidou Group) is hosting the first Annual Conference of Drug Control Networks. Some 170 experts from 40 countries, five international organisations, academia and the private sector are attending the conference from 6-8 December. It is the first...

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Armenia signs second additional Protocol to Cybercrime Convention

Secretary General  16 NOVEMBER 2023 Strasbourg

Ambassador Arman Khachatryan, the Permanent Representative of Armenia to the Council of Europe has signed, in the presence of Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić, the Second additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime on enhanced co-operation and disclosure of electronic evidence...

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Secretary General at Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit in Bletchley Park

Secretary General 1 November 2023 Bletchley Park

Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić participated in the Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit (AISS) in Bletchley Park. The Secretary General highlighted the relevance of the Council of Europe draft framework convention on Artificial Intelligence (AI), as a potentially global treaty...

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Deputy Secretary General at IGF: “We must harness the benefits of AI without sacrificing our values”

Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 9 October 2023 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe is participating in the 18th United Nations’ Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosted by the government of Japan from 8 to 12 October in Kyoto and organised under the theme “The Internet We Want - Empowering All People”. In his remarks at the opening of the Forum, Deputy...

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Kyoto: Council of Europe at the Internet Governance Forum

Internet Governance Forum 6 October 2023 Strasbourg

The Council of Europe is participating in the 18th UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF) hosted by the government of Japan from 8 to 12 October in Kyoto, Japan, under the theme “The Internet We Want - Empowering All People”. In addition to engaging in the general discussions, the Council of Europe...

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Assessing the impact of immersive realities on human rights: Committee of Ministers informal meeting

Committee of Ministers 13 September 2023 Strasbourg

In the framework of the Latvian Presidency’s priority of supporting the Council of Europe digital agenda, the Committee of Ministers is holding an informal meeting on 14 September to explore the potential impact of immersive realities such as the Metaverse, on human rights, the rule of law and...

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Privacy Symposium examines global role of data protection convention; Argentina ratifies amending protocol

Council of Europe’ 17 April 2023 Strasbourg

The 2023 Privacy Symposium taking place in Venice from 17 to 21 April is devoting its opening day to a special programme on the Council of Europe’s privacy and data protection treaty (“Convention 108”), which comprises 55 states from four continents and has become the backbone of national...

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Data Protection Day: New guidelines to ensure that national digital identity systems respect human rights standards

Consultative Committee of Convention 108 27 January 2023 Strasbourg

To mark Data Protection Day, celebrated every year on 28 January, the president of the Consultative Committee of the Council of Europe data protection “Convention 108”, Elsa Mein, has stressed the need for national digital identity schemes and systems to comply with human rights standards,...

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Joining forces in fighting digital violence against women

Council of Europe 6 December 2022 Strasbourg

Applying Council of Europe legal instruments to the prevention of violence against women in the digital world, protection of victims and prosecution of perpetrators is the central theme of the conference held in Strasbourg today under the Icelandic Presidency of the Council of Europe. Marija...

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