Ramsha Jahangir

2 weeks ago | techpolicy.press | Ramsha Jahangir

In just the first 100 days of the Trump administration, seismic shifts in United States policy and geopolitics have destabilized the global digital rights ecosystem—and raised urgent questions about its future. Funding cuts and the dissolution of US federal agencies and programs, a shrinking civic space, and increasing pressure from state and corporate actors are creating an environment of uncertainty for organizations working at the intersection of technology, human rights, and democracy.

2 weeks ago | techpolicy.press | Ramsha Jahangir

AnalysisRamsha Jahangir / Apr 24, 2025Europe’s role as a global ‘super-regulator’ of tech—from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to the AI Act—has long defined its leadership in digital governance. But now, under the banner of ‘simplification,’ the EU is moving to streamline its regulatory framework, prompting concerns that it could water down hard-won protections.

4 weeks ago | techpolicy.press | Ramsha Jahangir

The European Commission is making a concerted push to bring civil society groups into the fold as enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) ramps up across the bloc. However, civil society organizations (CSOs) are calling for a more structured and sustained approach to their engagement. Last week, the Commission quietly rolled out an online survey, disseminated via LinkedIn by Commission staff, to map the sprawling landscape of CSOs engaged in activities related to the DSA.

1 month ago | techpolicy.press | Ramsha Jahangir

The Elon Musk-owned social media app, X, is reportedly facing the first penalties under the European Union's landmark Digital Services Act (DSA), according to a New York Times report. The potential penalties, expected to be announced this summer, come after a Commission investigation launched in December 2023 into how the platform tackles the spread of illegal content and information manipulation.

1 month ago | techpolicy.press | Justin Hendrix |Ramsha Jahangir

Justin Hendrix, Ramsha Jahangir / Mar 30, 2025Audio of these podcast conversations is available via your favorite podcast serviceOn Tuesday, March 25th, Tech Policy Press hosted a webinar discussion to talk shop with others on the tech and democracy beat. We gathered seven colleagues from around the world to explore how tech journalists are grappling with the current political moment in the United States and beyond.