The government must clarify whether it has transactions with NSO Group, and if not, establish an independent inquiry into over-broad, illegal surveillance of journalists and other members of civil society in India.…
Of 1,400 victims of targeted attacks through WhatsApp, more than 100 were members of civil society.…
Evidence shows that civil society remains under attack through the use of NSO Group spyware. We call for corporate accountability and global action to stop these attacks. …
In our UPR comments with partner organizations, we recommend steps to ensure secure, open, equitable internet access, defend privacy and digital security in digital ID programs, strengthen data protection, and limit surveillance.…
When sophisticated surveillance systems are sold and used effectively without constraint, it puts civil society, free expression, and our democracies at risk.…
Companies have a huge impact on human rights, and they must be held accountable for abuse of these rights. An updated draft treaty from the United Nations is helpful, but needs to go further.…
Date: May 29, 2019 – Author: Sean Lyngaas – Publication: CyberScoop
We joined our partners to document the human rights records of Egypt, Gambia, Iraq, and Italy.…
Access Now wrote to the governments of Bulgaria and Cyprus to request investigations into export licenses reportedly issued to NSO Group, which sells surveillance products linked to human rights violations.…
Discovery of a vulnerability in WhatsApp that can be exploited via government-grade spyware underscores the need for more action to prevent use of these tools against human rights defenders and other innocent users.…