Civil society and journalists’ groups in Europe are calling on the EU to take tougher action against spyware applications. The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT Europe), and the fellow organizations in a “co-ordination group”, argue that spyware “poses a significant threat to EU democratic values, public debate and healthy civic spaces.” In a joint statement, issued with civil society organizations, CDT Europe warns that spyware “undermines independent decision making by lawmakers,” as well as making it harder for journalists and activists to hold governments to account.

Source: Infosecurity