# Digital Rights = Human Rights: Why It Matters

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Podcast: [For a Better Web](https://stenobird.com/podcast/for-a-better-web-7035190)
Published: 2025-03-12T11:44:31+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Bruce talks with Jan Penfrat from European Digital Rights (EDRi) about the importance of defending digital rights as human rights in an increasingly digital world. We chat about EDRi's work advocating for these rights within the EU, the challenges they face against Big Tech lobbying, and key battles surrounding privacy, surveillance, and the power of tech companies. Learn about how EDRi is working to ensure a better, more rights-respecting web for everyone. Show notes: EDRi Jan on Mastodon EDRI’s open letter to the EU Why EDRi is leaving X Changes at the CMA Chaos Computer Club: Ban tracking and personalised advertising Albert Speer’s Nuremberg testimony Jan’s bike blog

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