In 2024, PI focused on driving systemic change by challenging exploitative practices in data usage by governments and corporations. Key achievements included Amazon's abandonment of the iRobot acquisition, driven by the European Commission's objections highlighting competitive harms. Furthermore, new guidelines for voter registration and authentication were established by the Council of Europe, ensuring fair election processes amidst technological advancements. PI also influenced the approval of the Cyber Resilience Act in the EU, which set forth cybersecurity standards to secure digital products, reflecting a proactive approach to protecting consumer interests and rights.
In 2024 we made substantial progress towards concrete systemic change. We challenged governments and corporations that exploit data and technology, pushing for new national and international policy standards.
On 29 January 2024 Amazon terminated their plans to acquire iRobot after the European Commission raised concerns about potential harms of the merger onto competitors and consumers.
The guidelines adopted by the Council of Europe in June 2024 on voter registration and authentication emphasize fair elections as technology increasingly plays a role.
The European Parliament approved the Cyber Resilience Act on 12 March 2024, establishing cybersecurity standards for products to ensure ongoing security and vulnerability management.
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