Silvia Lorenzo Perez
@silvperez.bsky.social
Programme Director at CDT Europe, Security, Surveillance & Human Rights.
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Outgoing 🇵🇱 EU Presidency's @kaziku.bsky.social: “It is an extremely uncomfortable situation for any @consilium.europa.eu representative to speak on a topic like #Pegasus, because we need to represent the position of 27 member states, which on such a comprehensive topic does not exist.” [1/5]
June 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Outgoing 🇵🇱 EU Presidency's @kaziku.bsky.social: “It is an extremely uncomfortable situation for any @consilium.europa.eu representative to speak on a topic like #Pegasus, because we need to represent the position of 27 member states, which on such a comprehensive topic does not exist.” [1/5]
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⚠️ In an open letter published today in response to recent #spyware abuse cases in 🇪🇺, a coalition of 12 civil society orgs (incl. @cdteu.bsky.social @accessnow.org @amnesty.org @efjeurope.bsky.social) call on EU institutions to take concrete action to respond to the growing threat posed by spyware. 👇
June 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
⚠️ In an open letter published today in response to recent #spyware abuse cases in 🇪🇺, a coalition of 12 civil society orgs (incl. @cdteu.bsky.social @accessnow.org @amnesty.org @efjeurope.bsky.social) call on EU institutions to take concrete action to respond to the growing threat posed by spyware. 👇
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📺 WATCH: 'EU Action on Spyware & Surveillance' 🇪🇺EP event ft. @fcancellato.bsky.social @krzysztofbrejzamep.bsky.social @birgitsippel.bsky.social, @kaziku.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu's Audrius Perkauskas, @cdteu.bsky.social @silvperez.bsky.social @accessnow.org's Rand Hammoud.
youtu.be/MD6RVn1vci0?...
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June 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
📺 WATCH: 'EU Action on Spyware & Surveillance' 🇪🇺EP event ft. @fcancellato.bsky.social @krzysztofbrejzamep.bsky.social @birgitsippel.bsky.social, @kaziku.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu's Audrius Perkauskas, @cdteu.bsky.social @silvperez.bsky.social @accessnow.org's Rand Hammoud.
youtu.be/MD6RVn1vci0?...
youtu.be/MD6RVn1vci0?...
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We are alarmed by Europol arrogating to itself the right to develop surveillance tools, which are likely to dramatically transform the landscape of policing across the EU, in almost complete secrecy. Yet, despite this opacity, political support for Europol is growing in Brussels and EU capitals.
Europol's deepening aversion to transparency
We are alarmed by Europol arrogating to itself the right to develop surveillance tools, which are likely to dramatically transform the landscape of policing across the EU, in almost complete secrecy. Yet, despite this opacity, political support for Europol is growing in Brussels and EU capitals.
euobserver.com
May 19, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We are alarmed by Europol arrogating to itself the right to develop surveillance tools, which are likely to dramatically transform the landscape of policing across the EU, in almost complete secrecy. Yet, despite this opacity, political support for Europol is growing in Brussels and EU capitals.
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Of concern is that the Code of Practice appears to rest on the assumption that all CICCs can be used for a well-defined, lawful purpose. “We would caution States not to treat this COP as a green light to begin systematically relying on these tools,” says @cdteu.bsky.social's @silvperez.bsky.social.
April 11, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Of concern is that the Code of Practice appears to rest on the assumption that all CICCs can be used for a well-defined, lawful purpose. “We would caution States not to treat this COP as a green light to begin systematically relying on these tools,” says @cdteu.bsky.social's @silvperez.bsky.social.
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📢 CDT Europe is hiring!
We have two exciting employment opportunities:
🔹 Operations & Finance Manager (part-time)
🔹 EU Advocacy Intern (6-month paid internship)
Passionate about digital rights & EU tech policy? Apply by April 23, 2025! Details ⬇️
cdt.org/careers/
We have two exciting employment opportunities:
🔹 Operations & Finance Manager (part-time)
🔹 EU Advocacy Intern (6-month paid internship)
Passionate about digital rights & EU tech policy? Apply by April 23, 2025! Details ⬇️
cdt.org/careers/
Careers
Do the possibilities presented by an innovative, open, and free internet inspire you? Do you find yourself engaged in passionate discussions about privacy policies? If so, you might be a great fit for...
cdt.org
March 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
📢 CDT Europe is hiring!
We have two exciting employment opportunities:
🔹 Operations & Finance Manager (part-time)
🔹 EU Advocacy Intern (6-month paid internship)
Passionate about digital rights & EU tech policy? Apply by April 23, 2025! Details ⬇️
cdt.org/careers/
We have two exciting employment opportunities:
🔹 Operations & Finance Manager (part-time)
🔹 EU Advocacy Intern (6-month paid internship)
Passionate about digital rights & EU tech policy? Apply by April 23, 2025! Details ⬇️
cdt.org/careers/
@rightscon.org travelling to Africa next year! What a truly inspiring and overall wonderful experience this year has been. I go back to Brussels full of energy, ideas, and renewed motivation to keep fighting for #spyware regulation in the #EU. This community is unstoppable
February 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
@rightscon.org travelling to Africa next year! What a truly inspiring and overall wonderful experience this year has been. I go back to Brussels full of energy, ideas, and renewed motivation to keep fighting for #spyware regulation in the #EU. This community is unstoppable
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MUST READ: @cdteu.bsky.social's @silvperez.bsky.social latest analysis looks at the impact of the White House’s dismissal of 3 Democratic members of the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which left the independent watchdog without a quorum & unable to function. cdt.org/insights/wha...
What the PCLOB Firings Mean for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
On 27 January, the Trump Administration dismissed three Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent body responsible for ensuring transparency and accountability in U.S. surveillance practices. With the removal of these members, including the Chair, PCLOB has lost its quorum, leaving it unable to function effectively, as only one […]
cdt.org
February 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
MUST READ: @cdteu.bsky.social's @silvperez.bsky.social latest analysis looks at the impact of the White House’s dismissal of 3 Democratic members of the Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which left the independent watchdog without a quorum & unable to function. cdt.org/insights/wha...
If you've been curious about how the recent PCLOB firings impact the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, I provide a detailed EU-specific overview in the blogpost below. #DPF #PCLOB #transatlanticdataflows
What are the consequences of the dismissal of key members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board for EU citizens' data protection?
Our Director for Security & Surveillance @silvperez.bsky.social penned an explainer of the ins and outs of the decision 👇
cdt.org/insights/wha...
Our Director for Security & Surveillance @silvperez.bsky.social penned an explainer of the ins and outs of the decision 👇
cdt.org/insights/wha...
What the PCLOB Firings Mean for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
On 27 January, the Trump Administration dismissed three Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), an independent body responsible for ensuring transparency and acc...
cdt.org
February 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
If you've been curious about how the recent PCLOB firings impact the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, I provide a detailed EU-specific overview in the blogpost below. #DPF #PCLOB #transatlanticdataflows
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A “Democracy Shield” is just blah-blah as long as there is impunity for the use of #spyware by EU governments against their critics and opponents.
February 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A “Democracy Shield” is just blah-blah as long as there is impunity for the use of #spyware by EU governments against their critics and opponents.
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“One possible explanation is that Paragon believes the 🇮🇹Italians are lying, as the company can review client usage of its system when there are credible concerns of misuse or violations of its so-called "end user agreement," as was allegedly the case here.”
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Israeli spyware firm Paragon cuts Italy's access after journalists targeted
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www.haaretz.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
“One possible explanation is that Paragon believes the 🇮🇹Italians are lying, as the company can review client usage of its system when there are credible concerns of misuse or violations of its so-called "end user agreement," as was allegedly the case here.”
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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Our @silvperez.bsky.social weighs in on this concerning story:
"The longer the EU delays action, the greater the risk of becoming a safe haven for spyware companies.
By setting up in the EU, these firms gain unrestricted access to the bloc and benefit from more favourable export controls."
"The longer the EU delays action, the greater the risk of becoming a safe haven for spyware companies.
By setting up in the EU, these firms gain unrestricted access to the bloc and benefit from more favourable export controls."
Paragon Solutions, the Israeli spyware vendor linked to new surveillance of journalists and civil society, has set up shop in the 🇪🇺EU’s most powerful country: 🇩🇪 Germany and thus gaining unrestricted access to the bloc.
My debut for @euractiv.bsky.social. 👇
www.euractiv.com/section/tech...
My debut for @euractiv.bsky.social. 👇
www.euractiv.com/section/tech...
EXCLUSIVE: Spyware firm behind new surveillance of journalists, civil society operates from the EU
Paragon's establishment in Germany comes as places like Italy and Barcelona are becoming key European hubs for the spyware industry, attracting international hacking talent.
www.euractiv.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our @silvperez.bsky.social weighs in on this concerning story:
"The longer the EU delays action, the greater the risk of becoming a safe haven for spyware companies.
By setting up in the EU, these firms gain unrestricted access to the bloc and benefit from more favourable export controls."
"The longer the EU delays action, the greater the risk of becoming a safe haven for spyware companies.
By setting up in the EU, these firms gain unrestricted access to the bloc and benefit from more favourable export controls."
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Paragon Solutions, the Israeli spyware vendor linked to new surveillance of journalists and civil society, has set up shop in the 🇪🇺EU’s most powerful country: 🇩🇪 Germany and thus gaining unrestricted access to the bloc.
My debut for @euractiv.bsky.social. 👇
www.euractiv.com/section/tech...
My debut for @euractiv.bsky.social. 👇
www.euractiv.com/section/tech...
EXCLUSIVE: Spyware firm behind new surveillance of journalists, civil society operates from the EU
Paragon's establishment in Germany comes as places like Italy and Barcelona are becoming key European hubs for the spyware industry, attracting international hacking talent.
www.euractiv.com
February 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Paragon Solutions, the Israeli spyware vendor linked to new surveillance of journalists and civil society, has set up shop in the 🇪🇺EU’s most powerful country: 🇩🇪 Germany and thus gaining unrestricted access to the bloc.
My debut for @euractiv.bsky.social. 👇
www.euractiv.com/section/tech...
My debut for @euractiv.bsky.social. 👇
www.euractiv.com/section/tech...
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⚠️ Greece's Data Protection Authority says it is launching an investigation after WhatsApp informed it that Greek users are among those targeted by spyware #Paragon.
💥 Η Aρχή Προστασίας Δεδομένων Προσωπικού Χαρακτήρα επιβεβαιώνει, με σημερινή ανακοίνωσή της, ότι στους στόχους του #spyware της #Paragon περιλαμβάνονται και συνδρομητές στην Ελλάδα
Η Αρχή ερευνά την παραβίαση προσωπικών δεδομένων χρηστών τoυ #WhatsΑpp
www.dpa.gr/el/enimerwti...
Η Αρχή ερευνά την παραβίαση προσωπικών δεδομένων χρηστών τoυ #WhatsΑpp
www.dpa.gr/el/enimerwti...
February 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
⚠️ Greece's Data Protection Authority says it is launching an investigation after WhatsApp informed it that Greek users are among those targeted by spyware #Paragon.
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Paragon Solutions, whose military-grade spyware was allegedly used to target 90 journalists & civil society members, in 2 dozen countries, has terminated its client relationship with 🇮🇹 Italy, according a person familiar with the matter.
✍️ @skirchy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
✍️ @skirchy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Owner of spyware used in alleged WhatsApp breach ends contract with Italy
Exclusive: Decision comes after it emerged an Italian investigative journalist and two activists targeted by Paragon Solutions spyware
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Paragon Solutions, whose military-grade spyware was allegedly used to target 90 journalists & civil society members, in 2 dozen countries, has terminated its client relationship with 🇮🇹 Italy, according a person familiar with the matter.
✍️ @skirchy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
✍️ @skirchy.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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The firing of PCLOB members cripples its oversight & threatens privacy rights.
Without a quorum, PCLOB can’t investigate intelligence overreach, undermining EU-U.S. data protections.
Our director @silvperez.bsky.social explains what it means for fundamental rights in the EU 👇
Without a quorum, PCLOB can’t investigate intelligence overreach, undermining EU-U.S. data protections.
Our director @silvperez.bsky.social explains what it means for fundamental rights in the EU 👇
On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump fired all of the Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Greg Nojeim and @silvperez.bsky.social write that this removal threatens the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and puts civil liberties at risk.
Trump’s Sacking of PCLOB Members Threatens Data Privacy
The firing of Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is a danger to civil liberties and trans-Atlantic data flows.
www.lawfaremedia.org
February 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The firing of PCLOB members cripples its oversight & threatens privacy rights.
Without a quorum, PCLOB can’t investigate intelligence overreach, undermining EU-U.S. data protections.
Our director @silvperez.bsky.social explains what it means for fundamental rights in the EU 👇
Without a quorum, PCLOB can’t investigate intelligence overreach, undermining EU-U.S. data protections.
Our director @silvperez.bsky.social explains what it means for fundamental rights in the EU 👇
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CDT’s @silvperez.bsky.social in The Cyber Wire on how the changes to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board could impact the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TDPF). thecyberwire.com/new...
US court rules that the FBI’s warrantless FISA searches violated Fourth Amendment.
Growing politicization of the intelligence oversight board draws international concerns.
thecyberwire.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
CDT’s @silvperez.bsky.social in The Cyber Wire on how the changes to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board could impact the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (TDPF). thecyberwire.com/new...
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“@silvperez.bsky.social stated that the TDPF ‘hinges on the PCLOB’s independence and operational capacity.’” thecyberwire.com/new...
US court rules that the FBI’s warrantless FISA searches violated Fourth Amendment.
Growing politicization of the intelligence oversight board draws international concerns.
thecyberwire.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“@silvperez.bsky.social stated that the TDPF ‘hinges on the PCLOB’s independence and operational capacity.’” thecyberwire.com/new...
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“@silvperez.bsky.social continued by stating that ‘if the PCLOB is weakened or rendered non-functional, it undermines trust in the TDPF and the adequacy of protections for EU citizens’ data transferred to the US.’” thecyberwire.com/new...
US court rules that the FBI’s warrantless FISA searches violated Fourth Amendment.
Growing politicization of the intelligence oversight board draws international concerns.
thecyberwire.com
January 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
“@silvperez.bsky.social continued by stating that ‘if the PCLOB is weakened or rendered non-functional, it undermines trust in the TDPF and the adequacy of protections for EU citizens’ data transferred to the US.’” thecyberwire.com/new...
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On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump fired all of the Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Greg Nojeim and @silvperez.bsky.social write that this removal threatens the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and puts civil liberties at risk.
Trump’s Sacking of PCLOB Members Threatens Data Privacy
The firing of Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is a danger to civil liberties and trans-Atlantic data flows.
www.lawfaremedia.org
January 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
On Jan. 27, President Donald Trump fired all of the Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Greg Nojeim and @silvperez.bsky.social write that this removal threatens the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and puts civil liberties at risk.
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❗️ Nearly 100 journalists and other members of civil society using WhatsApp were targeted by spyware owned by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli maker of hacking software, the company alleged today.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
WhatsApp says journalists and civil society members were targets of Israeli spyware
Messaging app said it had ‘high confidence’ some users were targeted and ‘possibly compromised’ by Paragon Solutions spyware
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
❗️ Nearly 100 journalists and other members of civil society using WhatsApp were targeted by spyware owned by Paragon Solutions, an Israeli maker of hacking software, the company alleged today.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.
January 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI.
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“The credibility of the safeguards Europe has come to rely on as a prerequisite for allowing cross-border data flows ‘hinges on the PCLOB’s independence and operational capacity,’ @silvperez.bsky.social said.” therecord.media/poli...
Politicization of intel oversight board could threaten key US-EU data transfer agreement
The Trump administration’s decision to order the resignations of all Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) could jeopardize a transatlantic data privacy agreement designed to protect the flow of commercial data between Europe and the U.S.
therecord.media
January 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“The credibility of the safeguards Europe has come to rely on as a prerequisite for allowing cross-border data flows ‘hinges on the PCLOB’s independence and operational capacity,’ @silvperez.bsky.social said.” therecord.media/poli...
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“The PCLOB’s role in ensuring limited bulk data collection by U.S. intelligence agencies is vital for Europe, @silvperez.bsky.social said.” therecord.media/poli...
Politicization of intel oversight board could threaten key US-EU data transfer agreement
The Trump administration’s decision to order the resignations of all Democratic members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) could jeopardize a transatlantic data privacy agreement designed to protect the flow of commercial data between Europe and the U.S.
therecord.media
January 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
“The PCLOB’s role in ensuring limited bulk data collection by U.S. intelligence agencies is vital for Europe, @silvperez.bsky.social said.” therecord.media/poli...
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severely compromised. These developments should prompt EU policymakers to closely monitor the situation and seek assurances from the U.S. that robust oversight mechanisms will remain firmly intact.
See the CDT US press release here: cdt.org/press/cdt-co... 3/3
See the CDT US press release here: cdt.org/press/cdt-co... 3/3
cdt.org
January 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
severely compromised. These developments should prompt EU policymakers to closely monitor the situation and seek assurances from the U.S. that robust oversight mechanisms will remain firmly intact.
See the CDT US press release here: cdt.org/press/cdt-co... 3/3
See the CDT US press release here: cdt.org/press/cdt-co... 3/3