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European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Europe

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We demand that EU leaders implement a strong Digital Services Act that stands as a first line of defence against the harms of Big Tech. It must:

Turn up the volume on the truth: by stopping Big Tech’s automatic systems from amplifying lies, scams and hate;
Stop the spying: big tech companies track everything we do online and use that data to make billions on advertising;
Put people in charge: corporations shouldn’t have more power than governments, or the people who vote them into power. We need new systems to help make sure it’s people, not corporations, who decide how our internet works.

Why is this important?

We, the people of Europe, demand technology that serves us, instead of putting us, our communities and our democracies at risk.

We call for an end to Big Tech’s destructive business model which has turned our own data into weapons against us.

We demand a better internet, where citizens are able to access vital infrastructure and information, and thrive off connection and participation, without being reduced to products in an insidious surveillance economy.

We call for a world in which no small group of billionaires can tweak an algorithm and change the fate of billions without constraints or fear of consequence.

We urge all those involved in scrutinising and passing legislation in Europe to stand on the side of the people you represent and take all necessary measures to rein in Big Tech’s abuses whilst defending people’s fundamental rights, critically - the right to free speech for all.

We remind you that your job is to protect us, the people, and not the profits of massive tech companies operating with impunity within our borders.

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Barbara

It is important becouse it is very important not only for me, but for many millions people

Casper

Stop surveillance!

Galina

Stop!

Daniël

We eisen dat de EU-leiders een sterke Digital Services Act implementeren die als eerste verdedigingslinie fungeert tegen de schade van Big Tech. Het moet: Verhoog het volume van de waarheid: door te voorkomen dat de automatische systemen van Big Tech leugens, oplichting en haat versterken; Stop met spioneren: grote technologiebedrijven volgen alles wat we online doen en gebruiken die gegevens om miljarden aan advertenties te verdienen; Geef mensen de leiding: bedrijven mogen niet meer macht hebben dan regeringen, of de mensen die hen aan de macht brengen. We hebben nieuwe systemen nodig om ervoor te zorgen dat mensen, en niet bedrijven, beslissen hoe ons internet werkt.

Anee

Lobbyists are destructive groups who most often represent greedy destructive corporate interests and not the common public.They should have no room to continue in this New Reality "Climate Emergency". Refuse thier rhetoric and even consider banning them from participation.

SensibaRuus

Lobbyists are destructive groups who most often represent greedy destructive corporate interests and not the common public.They should have no room to continue in this New Reality "Climate Emergency". Refuse thier rhetoric and even consider banning them from participation.

Raija

Big tech is harmful for life!

Keith

As Frances Haugen has shown, Big Tech is bad for society, bad for democracy, and especially bad for children.

Christine

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The big tech corporations have a lot of power. It needs to be regulated to stop abuses.

Andrea

Because I want to life here on earth without feeling afraid of all the affects of this technology that will harm our health and life. I want to see a future for our children, for the animals and plants. We are so unmadure on this planet and unfortunately the politics don't take care about our standard of feeling happy, only money counts. This is very sad.

Christine

Those big tech companies think they are above any law and they can do whatever they want. Time to show them who’s boss: we, the people!

Matthew

We need our own systems. Why can’t Europe be a leader again? Stop failing us!

Miguel

The world needs a great reset, but not the one designed by the global elites. It must be a humanistic great reset, designed for the 99% and not against them.

maryellen

big companies do not have the right to hurt any human being or our planet

Guus

We, the people of Europe, demand technology that serves us, instead of putting us, our communities and our democracies at risk. We call for an end to Big Tech’s destructive business model which has turned our own data into weapons against us. We demand a better internet, where citizens are able to access vital infrastructure and information, and thrive off connection and participation, without being reduced to products in an insidious surveillance economy. We call for a world in which no small group of billionaires can tweak an algorithm and change the fate of billions without constraints or fear of consequence. We urge all those involved in scrutinising and passing legislation in Europe to stand on the side of the people you represent and take all necessary measures to rein in Big Tech’s abuses whilst defending people’s fundamental rights, critically - the right to free speech for all. We remind you that your job is to protect us, the people, and not the profits of massive tech companies operating with impunity within our borders

Frank

Power and privacy back to the people

Jet

Big Tech have us over a barrel. Let's fight back while we still can!

Irina

In the digital Era it is a must

Ivan

Let us stop this insane "automatic" manipulations with our minds and behaviors.

Justine

During the pandemic we saw that access to the internet was a necessity and a lifeline for many. Without proper regulation and protection for users it will become the far west, where everybody takes what they can and the biggest actors win the most. Save internet for the good of humanity and the planet.

Gerard

Buisiness is ruthless and. politicians corupt. There is a conflict of interest.

Fran

Because as the petition says, it's important to have "access [to] vital infrastructure and information, and ... connection and participation, without being reduced to products..." And to keep the internet human-based.

Fran

Because as the petition says, it's important to have "access [to] vital infrastructure and information, and ... connection and participation, without being reduced to products..." And to keep the internet human-based.

Fran

Because as the petition says, it's important to have "access [to] vital infrastructure and information, and ... connection and participation, without being reduced to products..." And to keep the internet human-based.

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