Webinar: (Mis)use of Data Protection Laws to Suppress Public-Interest Journalism
On 30 June 2025, Media Defence and the International Press Institute (IPI) co-hosted a webinar exploring the growing misuse of data protection laws to silence critical journalism. The event brought together legal experts and investigative journalists to examine how privacy legislation – originally designed to safeguard individual rights – is increasingly being deployed in bad […]
The Legal Minefield of Investigating Tech: Insights from Our CEO
At the 2025 International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Media Defence CEO Carlos Gaio joined a panel discussion titled “When Removing Bylines Isn’t Enough: How Can Journalists Safely Investigate Tech in 2025?” (Watch in full below). The conversation explored the growing threats facing those who report on powerful technology companies — and the tools they can […]
Standing Up to Abusive Lawsuits: Legal Support Seminar with Ossigeno per L’Informazione
9 April 2025 | 15:00–18:00 CET | In-person and online | Italian (In person & Online) English (Online) Media Defence’s CEO, Carlos Gaio, will join Italian press freedom partner Ossigeno per L’Informazione in addressing SLAPPs and the urgent need for high quality legal support. On 9 April 2025, we will participate in the seminar “Intimidatory […]
Join us at RightsCon 2025
We are excited to be part of RightsCon 2025, taking place 24-27 February in Taipei and online. This year, we are hosting and participating in several sessions that explore surveillance, digital rights, and freedom of expression, alongside experts from across the globe. Our Sessions at RightsCon Taking Spyware to Court: Challenges and Opportunities of Spyware […]