Restrictive measures against online resources and broadcasters in Moldova: comprehensive information and fair balance needed

At the end of October 2023, the Moldovan Commission for Emergency Situations decided to suspend the licenses of six broadcasters on the grounds that they “pose a threat to information security”. At the same time, more than 50 news and information sites were also blocked. The decision was taken at the request of the Security …

Romania makes the first steps to implement DSA Regulation

The DSA Regulation – or as officially known Regulation (EU) of 19 October 2023 on a Single Market For Digital Services and amending Directive 2000/31/EC (Digital Services Act) – is the new key European legislation on online intermediaries that should be fully in force by February 2024. Its implementation would be crucial for how the …

Are Serbian courts and prosecutors offices ready for fighting cybercrime?

Author: Milica Tošić, Partners Serbia In the complex landscape of cybercrime in the world, the ever-evolving nature of digital threats presents a challenge to Serbian citizens as well. Bearing in mind that in Serbia, court proceedings sometimes last for decades, and that courts and prosecutors’ offices are overcrowded with cases, consequently, the question arises: are …

What does the Republic of Moldova need to promote the Artificial Intelligence Agenda?

The advancement of artificial intelligence holds potential for significant breakthroughs and innovations, yet comes with new challenges and risks. The rapid progress in machine learning, deep learning, and other technologies opens new horizons for AI application in fields such as medicine, industry, transportation, education, and more. However, along with these opportunities come ethical concerns, data …

National Security Strategy of Moldova

The National Security Strategy of Moldova as a draft document was recently presented by the President of the Republic of Moldova for approval to the Parliament, under the terms of art. 73 of the Constitution, art. 47 of the Parliament Regulation, approved by Law no. 747/1996, art. 25 para. (2), lit. al) and b) from …

The use of artificial intelligence without a strategy exposes the citizens to risk, North Macedonia has not started the procedure yet

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the absence of a strategy or a regulation exposes the citizens to the risk of potential abuse. The Republic of North Macedonia established a working group for the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, however only one meeting has been held since 2021, writes Portalb.mk. The presentation of the robot …

Deepfakes, artificial intelligence, and protests: When the truth is under question?

Use of deepfake technology to discredit protest organizers or participants. Artificial intelligence (AI) can generate text, believable imitations of a person’s voice, and realistic photos and videos today. The real danger of AI does not lie in the creation of humanoid robots but in the mastery of language. By using deepfake technology, it is possible …

Serbia Adopts the New Strategy on Personal Data Protection

Even though Serbia already has the Law on Personal Data Protection, based largely on the GDPR and Police Directive, this legal document unfortunately cannot fully regulate the entire area of data protection, and some aspects need to be prescribed by different strategies and bylaws. Because of that, the adoption of the Strategy on Personal Data …