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Business and Human Rights

Blackstone won’t invest in the NSO Group’s “toxic” spyware

Blackstone has dropped plans to invest in NSO Group. Now its current financial backers should step up to respect human rights. …
15 August 2017

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Business and Human Rights

NSO Group responds to human rights violations, but comes up short

More is needed from NSO Group than self-serving claptrap.…
11 August 2017

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As polls close, Kenya upholds freedom of expression by keeping internet on

There are still crucial moments to come in the election, but for now the information is flowing.…
8 August 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Blackstone should hit brakes on NSO spyware deal

The Blackstone Group has a legal responsibility to respect human rights, and a moral duty to avoid profiting off human rights violations.…
27 July 2017

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Privacy

In win for privacy, European court rejects EU-Canada “PNR” agreement

Violating fundamental rights as you cross the border does not fly.…
26 July 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Open NGO Letter to EU Member States and Institutions Regarding the Export of Surveillance Equipment

EU-made electronic surveillance equipment is still exported to authoritarian countries. We strongly urge all EU member states to safeguard human rights.…
11 July 2017

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Privacy

Prime Minister Turnbull is playing a dangerous shell game with calls to break encryption

His real aim may be to seek direct access to data from foreign companies.…
7 July 2017

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Privacy

Access Now urges European Commission to push for US surveillance reform through the “Privacy Shield” review

Changes in the United States put the “Privacy Shield” at risk, including executive orders that disregard the rights of anyone outside the country.…
6 July 2017

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Privacy

Global coalition from five nations demands “Five Eyes” respect encryption

A five-nation coalition of NGOs and security experts is warning the “Five Eyes” against colluding to mandate “backdoors” in the technology and systems we rely on to keep us safe.…
30 June 2017

Press Releases

Digital Security

Another cyber attack shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense

Another day, another cyber attack wreaking havoc in systems around the world. Will we learn from this one?…
27 June 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Italy to Revoke Export License for Cyber Surveillance Company

Brussels, BE — Today, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development will decide whether to revoke the currently suspended export licence to Area, a company under review for supply of surveillance technologies to Syrian intelligence. Access Now and a coalition of…
27 June 2017

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Privacy

Access Now urges officials not to abandon human rights at secretive “Five Eyes” meeting

The secretive meeting may undermine encryption and human rights in the name of all-powerful surveillance.…
23 June 2017