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Diego Naranjo is a Spanish lawyer and activist. From 2014 to 2024 he was the Head of Policy of EDRi, the European Digital Rights network. He now works as an independent expert and continues to advocate for the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms online. His focus is on the use of technologies in authoritarian regimes, digitalisation of workplaces and digital sovereignty. He serves as the President of the EMAlumni Association of alumni of the European Masters in Human Rights & Democratisation.
You can find a longer biography section and full work experience here.
My services
EU advocacy training sessions
Do you want to influence a legislative proposal but you do not know what to start? Are you confused with the EU legislative maze? I organise 1-day or longer tailored trainings on EU advocacy to put your organisation up to speed.
Impactful reporting and being heard by policy makers and journalists
Strategic analysis: I led the work on the preparation of the policy sections of the EDRi visions document ahead of the 2025 European elections
Op-eds: Read this one in Le Monde on the role of EU governments investing in digital technologies for human rights defenders or this one in the New York Times on surveillance in the migration context.
Reports: Global Campus Europe: Your face rings a bell. How facial recognition poses a threat for human rights
Make an impact on EU legislation
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I can represent or advise your non-profit organisation, foundation and think tank before the EU institutions, providing you direct access to key players and with immediate information and impact on any relevant European legislation affecting your interests and the public interest.
Currently I advice NGOs, trade unions and think tanks on digital public infrastructure, fighting surveillance and preparing their EU advocacy strategies on Artificial Intelligence.
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Company number in Belgium (N° d'entreprise): 1014.620.394
EU Transparency Register number: 726027397392-45