Keep me posted: Why some fight to use paper in a paperless world

Keep me posted: Why some fight to use paper in a paperless world

As our society goes digital, paper is disappearing – and with it, access for millions. A campaign group is fighting to protect the right to choose to get information either by post or email in the EU.

Keep me posted: Why some fight to use paper in a paperless worldThe report also notes that choosing paper over digital is not only about ability, but also about preference. Some business owners and citizens are quoted as favouring paper for keeping records of important documents. 
It also highlights, quoting a 2025 survey, that half of the population is worried about online security and the risk of personal information being hacked, and feel already overexposed to screens. 
With the EU drafting a roadmap for the next five years on consumer protection laws, Keep Me Posted urges the European Commission to ensure that no consumer is left behind in their strategy. In short, they are asking to leave the choice to citizens and for them not being charged more or less for choosing one of the options.