
TRANSPARENCY REPORTING INDEX
In today’s digital age, for many people, nearly every interaction they have includes a digital transaction with the private sector. These companies hold immense power over how our personal information is used, how we experience the digital sphere, and the extent to which our human rights are respected. With so much at stake, companies have a responsibility to communicate clearly about the choices they make and to demonstrate they are wielding their power responsibly.
Transparency reports are an important tool by which companies share back with civil society, policymakers, and the individuals who rely on their services 1) how they are responding to requests from government agencies and other third parties for access to data, content removals, or disruption of services, and 2) how they are enforcing their own policies across the services they offer.
Access Now’s Transparency Reporting Index (TRI) – first launched in 2014 – collects transparency reports that meet those criteria. These reports are often difficult to locate, and the TRI aims to make them more accessible to the public, human rights advocates, investors, researchers, and other stakeholders.
To companies that have not yet joined their peers in releasing transparency reports, or whose reporting falls below the level of best practice, we urge you to strengthen your policies to build trust, protect people’s rights online, and raise the floor for human rights respect across the private sector.
TO COMPANIES: THE CASE FOR TRANSPARENCY REPORTING
Companies can demonstrate that they take their human rights commitments seriously through transparency reporting. For companies already reporting, as well as those new to reporting, we invite you to contribute to raising transparency standards across the industry and to explore how transparency reporting can be good for business.
what is a transparency report?
As threats to privacy and free expression abound, people want assurance that companies are taking steps to address these threats and respect human rights. Transparency reports are one of the best ways for companies to communicate to their users and the public what they’re doing to safeguard human rights.
Google released the first transparency report in 2010. Since then, the practice has gained traction across the tech sector, and Access Now launched our Transparency Reporting Index in 2014 to compile these reports. Though there is no uniform format for transparency reports, at its most basic, a transparency report is a public disclosure with statistics detailing 1) how companies respond to legal requests or other government / third-party requests for user information or content removal, or 2) how a company takes action on user accounts or content to enforce community guidelines or terms of service.
Why are transparency reports useful?
The information from these reports are an important tool for users and civil society to push back against government abuse and hold repressive governments to account. Transparency reports help human rights advocates and the public understand surveillance laws and practices in different jurisdictions, provide useful information on network shutdowns and disruptions, give insight into online content moderation practices, and show us which companies are pushing back against improper requests for user information.
They are also useful for the companies themselves; as companies build processes around providing transparency, it helps them implement effective accountability measures through an ongoing review of their own policies and practices. In effect, transparency reporting helps companies get their house in order and builds trust with their users. It is all the more important for companies to build and maintain internal processes for sustainable and robust reporting as aspects of this voluntary practice are becoming mandatory, most notably through the EU Digital Service Act’s requirements on transparency reporting.
After more than 10 years of transparency reporting in the tech sector, established companies should be operating at the highest standards of best practice and emerging companies should prioritize including transparency reporting in their operations from the outset.
Who should release transparency reports?
The TRI shows a range of tech companies releasing reports, including social media platforms, gig economy companies, VPN providers, telcos, and everything in between. However, as more non-tech companies collect and handle people’s personal information, transparency reporting should not be limited to the tech sector. Every company that handles user data should release a transparency report. This includes automakers, healthcare device manufacturers, hotels, and many others. By collecting data, these companies become potential targets for government authorities or other third parties seeking information that impacts our human rights.
Transparency reporting should also not be limited to Silicon Valley or U.S.-based or European companies. While in some jurisdictions domestic laws may limit how much a company can disclose, this is no reason for companies to refrain from reporting altogether. It is important for users to understand how a government may limit transparency – and for companies to push back on those restrictions. More reporting from companies within a region gives a better understanding of where governments are focused when they seek information.
THE BIG PICTURE
Since we launched the TRI, we’ve seen trends in transparency both for better and worse. While more companies are releasing reports covering a variety of issues, others have paused or removed past reports, backsliding on transparency. Below are trends and key insights.
FACTS AND FIGURES
NOTABLE ABSENCES
We still see a lack of reporting from leading companies in major industries that collect user data, including streaming services and financial transaction apps.
Spotify: As a leading platform for music and a host and producer of podcasts, Spotify could set an important precedent in the sector by releasing transparency reports and detailing its content moderation policies. To date, the company has been silent on any such plans.
PayPal (and Venmo): The financial services giant and its subsidiary are increasingly crucial to people, companies, and organizations around the world. Transparency reports would shed light on an industry that has been a black box of arbitrary takedowns and blockings.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Companies have made important strides in transparency reporting over the years. However, there are some concerning trends and backsliding.
X (formerly Twitter): Upon releasing its transparency report in September 2024, covering the period of Q1-Q2 2021, X removed all reports that had been released since 2011 under previous ownership. The removal of past reports is a blatant step to reduce transparency and accountability, and the latest report provided significantly less detail across every metric of reporting.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
We commend companies that make transparency reporting a regular part of their business and improve upon the practice through insightful and innovative disclosures.
Cloudflare: The service provider clearly lists six criteria of actions it has never taken and under which the company will exhaust all legal remedies to push back against unconstitutional or illegal government requests.
Google: Google highlights cases of government requests that may be of public interest, providing an overview of the request and how the company responded to it.
ShareChat: Most companies publish reports annually or semi-annually, but ShareChat publishes monthly reports. Frequent reporting gives better insight into how companies respond to ongoing threats and changing climates.
Uber: Uber’s government requests reporting includes not only law enforcement and regulatory authorities, but also requests by airport authorities. The company lists which airports requested identifying data on drivers entering and leaving the airport.
THE INDEX
Last updated: November 2024
Learn more about what the Transparency Reporting Index includes in our Methodology FAQ below.
Details
Reporting
Report

23andMe
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-10-15
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Adobe
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-03-12
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Airbnb
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2016-09-01
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Amazon
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-01-01
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Apple
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2013-06-16
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

AT&T
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-04-17
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Cisco
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2015-04-21
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Cloudflare
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-01-27
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Coinbase
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2020-10-16
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Comcast
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-03-20
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

cPanel
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2017-09-27
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Credo Mobile
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-01-08
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

CyberGhost
Communications & networks
Romania, Europe
First release:
2014-05-13
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Deutsche Telekom
Communications & networks
Germany, Europe
First release:
2015-03-11
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
DigitalOcean
Communications & networks
United States, North America
First release:
2015-05-11
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Discord
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2019-08-12
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

DreamHost
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2015-03-11
2014

Dropbox
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2013-05-01
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Ebay
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2021-05-24
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Etsy
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-07-14
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Evernote
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-03-01
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Freedom Mobile
Communications & networks
Canada, North America
First release:
2014-09-01
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

GitHub
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2015-04-16
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2010-09-24
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

IBM
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2021-06-01
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Kakao
Internet ecosystem
South Korea, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2015-01-13
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Kickstarter
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-04-08
2015

Lantern
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-06-30
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Leaseweb
Communications & networks
Netherlands, Europe
First release:
2013-04-11
2013, 2014

Let’s Encrypt
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2015-07-01
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2014-01-27
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Liquid
Communications & networks
Kenya, Africa
First release:
2017-05-29
2017
Lookout
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-01-01
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

LY Corporation
Internet ecosystem
Japan, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2017-04-24
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Lyft
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2016-01-01
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Medium
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-01-05
2015
Mega
Internet ecosystem
New Zealand, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2015-06-15
2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Mercado Libre
Internet ecosystem
Argentina, Latin America
First release:
2021-05-19
2021, 2022, 2023
Meta
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2013-08-23
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Microsoft
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2013-03-21
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Millicom
Communications & networks
Luxembourg, Europe
First release:
2015-01-01
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
MTN
Communications & networks
South Africa, Africa
First release:
2020-11-09
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Naver
Internet ecosystem
South Korea, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2015-01-01
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Nest
Tech manufacturers
USA, North America
First release:
2015-06-15
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Netflix
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2020-02-23
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Orange
Communications & networks
France, Europe
First release:
2015-05-27
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2014-03-10
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Pornhub
Internet ecosystem
Canada, North America
First release:
2021-04-02
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Posteo
Internet ecosystem
Germany, Europe
First release:
2014-05-05
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023,, 2024

Private Internet Access
Communications & networks
United States, North America
First release:
2024-05-04
2024

ProtonMail
Internet ecosystem
Switzerland, Europe
First release:
2014-05-28
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-01-29
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Ring
Tech manufacturers
USA, North America
First release:
2021-01-20
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Rogers Communication
Communications & networks
Canada, North America
First release:
2014-06-05
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Salesforce
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2020-01-01
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Sharechat
Internet ecosystem
India, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2019-10-02
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Signal
Internet and mobile ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2016-10-04
2016, 2021, 2014

Snapchat
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2015-04-02
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Sonos
Tech manufacturers
USA, North America
First release:
2021-02-05
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

SpiderOak
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-08-01
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

T-Mobile
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2015-07-01
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

TekSavvy
Communications & networks
Canada, North America
First release:
2014-06-04
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Telefonica
Communications & networks
Spain, Europe
First release:
2016-12-29
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Telenor
Communications & networks
Norway, Europe
First release:
2015-05-12
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Telia
Communications & networks
Sweden, Europe
First release:
2014-06-22
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Telus
Communications & networks
Canada, North America
First release:
2014-09-18
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

TikTok
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2019-12-30
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Trade Me
Internet ecosystem
New Zealand, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2013-07-16
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Trustpilot
Internet ecosystem
Denmark, Europe
First release:
2021-02-18
2020, 2021, 2022, 2024

Tumblr
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2014-02-03
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
TunnelBear
Communications & networks
Canada, North America
First release:
2018-11-06
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Twilio
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2015-07-01
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Twitch
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2021-03-02
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Uber
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2016-01-01
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Verizon
Communications & networks
USA, North America
First release:
2014-01-22
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Virtru
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2014-03-25
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Vodafone
Communications & networks
United Kingdom, Europe
First release:
2014-06-06
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Wickr
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2013-02-25
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Wikimedia
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2014-08-06
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

WordPress
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2014-04-17
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

X (formerly Twitter)
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2012-07-02
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Xiaomi
Tech manufacturers
China, Asia-Pacific
First release:
2021-06-29
2020, 2021, 2022

Yahoo!
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2017-12-20
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Yandex
Internet ecosystem
Russia, Europe
First release:
2020-10-26
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Zoom
Internet ecosystem
USA, North America
First release:
2020-12-18
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
METHODOLOGY FAQ
What is the Transparency Reporting Index (TRI)?
In 2010, Google became the first tech company to release a transparency report. Since then, other companies followed suit, and Access Now launched the TRI in 2014 to compile these reports from tech companies. The TRI is a repository of transparency reports that we can find from companies around the world.
What qualifies as a transparency report?
We count transparency reports as any public disclosure with statistics detailing 1) how companies respond to legal requests or other government / third-party requests for user information or content removal, or 2) how a company takes action on user accounts or content to enforce its community guidelines or terms of service. If a company reveals statistics on either point, we include the company in the TRI.
How has our methodology changed?
When we first launched the TRI, transparency reports mostly focused on the legal requests companies received from law enforcement and other government authorities for user information and content removal. As such, the TRI initially included only companies that published data on government requests. However, as the nature of the threats to rights online has changed, our approach to the TRI evolved to reflect the environment. Governments are not the only threat to human rights – companies’ own approach to content moderation and enforcement of their policies can have a major impact on people’s rights online. Therefore, if a company discloses only information on their content moderation or enforcement policies, we include them in the TRI.
Does the TRI include EU Digital Services Act (DSA) transparency reports?
No. The transparency reports we collect in the TRI are voluntary disclosures made by tech and some non-tech companies of any size. The DSA is a regulation aimed at content and platform governance for companies operating in the EU. Platforms operating in the EU that fall under certain categories have transparency reporting obligations under the DSA, with the most rigorous reporting obligations reserved for Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs) and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOSEs). Though some of the information in voluntary transparency reports can overlap with DSA transparency reporting, the DSA is focused on tackling content-related issues, whereas voluntary reporting gives companies the opportunity to cover other issues such as threats to privacy. For more information, see the Digital Services Act transparency reports.
What kinds of companies are included in the TRI?
We include any company that discloses information on what happens to user data or content they control. This means that we have both traditional tech companies (such as companies that provide tech products and services, and tech / online platforms, etc) and non-tech companies (such as tech-enabled tools and services, as well as service providers processing personal data). Any company that collects user data, regardless of sector, is a potential target for third parties seeking information and therefore should be transparent about how it handles threats to user privacy. Similarly, any platform that allows for user-generated content can have an impact on people’s right to free expression, and should disclose any decisions it makes that can impede that right.
The TRI categorizes companies as:
Communications and networks | This includes telcos, internet service providers, and infrastructure service providers |
Internet ecosystem | This includes online platforms with user-generated content, and service providers that process personal data |
Tech manufacturers | This includes hardware and software developers |
On what basis do you exclude a company from the TRI?
↓ Rights-abusing tools
We aim to make the TRI as broad as possible to capture trends across voluntary transparency reporting. However, we exclude certain companies that release reports that may otherwise fall under our definition of transparency reporting, if these companies produce technology or provide services that are fundamentally incompatible with human rights. This is because we believe that transparency does not add any value or change anything when a tool can simply not be brought into alignment with human rights standards. So far, the only company we have excluded under this policy is the Israeli surveillance firm NSO Group.
↓ Inactivity
We do not exclude companies for being inactive on reporting. Where companies have been inactive for years or gone out of business, we have noted that in the TRI.
↓ Qualitative reporting
We appreciate where platforms release qualitative, or narrative, reports and data about their impacts on human rights or progress on the sustainable development goals. These often offer rich insights. However, we require quantitative, statistical data disclosures to qualify for TRI listing as they provide a measurable benchmark. Therefore, if qualitative reports are not accompanied by data, we exclude those companies from the TRI.
What is the country of HQ?
We designate the primary country in which the parent company responsible for issuing the transparency report is legally registered. Companies may have offices, legal entities, subsidiaries, or affiliates in other jurisdictions which are not included in the TRI.
How do you count years of reporting?
The “years of reporting” refers to the years for which a company has released data. There is no standardization for voluntary transparency reporting, and some companies release reports quarterly, biannually, or annually that cover different lengths of time. For example, one company may publish an annual report in the first half of 2024 that covers the entire calendar year of 2023, while another may release a quarterly report in the first half of 2024 that covers the first quarter of 2024. In the former case, we mark the year of reporting at 2023 while in the latter case it would be 2024.
We also note the year in which a company first released a transparency report, though that report may cover information from previous years.
Where do you find the reports?
Transparency reports can be difficult to find because there is no standardization across companies. In the past decade, larger, more established companies have set up “transparency centers” or pages where all this information is collected in one place, a best practice. We also see companies include their transparency reporting information in their wider sustainability reports or under their legal and compliance sections.
RESOURCES

Ten years of tracking transparency: the Transparency Reporting Index
We’re refreshing our Transparency Reporting Index to reflect current practices and trends, including adding reports on content governance.

Dear Apple shareholders: you have the power to ensure “People Come First” globally
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Putting a check on Big Tech: the path to accountability for companies in the 2020 RDR Index
Once again, we’re asking some of the world’s most powerful companies to review the findings in the Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) Corporate Accountability Index and make key changes to protect people’s rights.

MTN’s first transparency report marks a milestone, but raises questions
In response to mounting pressure from civil society, MTN has published an inaugural transparency report. Although this report is a welcome development, and Access Now encourages MTN to make this a yearly publication, the content leaves us with more questions than answers.

Pandemics, protests, and power in digital spaces: the 44th U.N. Human Rights Council Session in review
In the context of COVID-19 and a wave of protests across the globe, the U.N. Human Rights Council held its 44th session. Here’s our read-out on the reports and resolutions that are key for defending digital rights around the world.

Starting from the top: governance matters for human rights, as GNI assessment report shows
The new Global Network Initiative public assessment report underscores the need for better corporate governance to meet human rights standards.

The what, why, and who of transparency reporting
Transparency reports are essential tools for companies to communicate their commitment to human rights.

Going dark: companies today release fewer transparency reports, less data
Our latest update to the Transparency Reporting Index shows that corporate transparency and accountability need a reboot.

Four years to a first draft: slow progress toward treaty to bind companies
The U.N. Human Rights Council has published the first official draft of a legally binding treaty on business and human rights. It’s a huge achievement, but there is still work to do.

Morocco: A complete blackout during protests in Al-Hoceima
Morocco’s government is trying to stop Al Hirak protesters from being heard, blocking use of social media. These blackouts violate human rights, and they have to stop.

Saving our agnostic internet, part I: censorship and free expression
Governments globally are pushing companies to “do more” to address harmful speech online. Any approach must bolster, not undermine, human rights.

Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
We’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.

Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations
Your guide to the digital rights issues under discussion at the 35th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.

Telefonica opens up as transparency standards improve
The latest transparency reports and civil society work show the practice is growing up.

U.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparency
The new United Nations privacy resolution recognizes that companies must act to protect rights.

Ranking Digital Rights: Companies ranked on privacy and free expression respond
Twelve out of the 16 companies in Ranking Digital Rights’ 2015 Corporate Accountability Index have now publicly responded. Here are the results.
CONTACT US
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