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Washington D.C. — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission today voted 2-1 to advance Chairman Ajit Pai’s plan to dismantle the 2015 Open Internet Order — Net Neutrality rules that prevent Internet Service Providers (ISPs) from favoring particular online content, services,…
18 May 2017
Trump’s executive order on cybersecurity largely cribs from Obama administration recommendations, while moving to militarize the internet. …
11 May 2017
The change in leadership at one of the United States’ top intelligence agencies will have repercussions for vulnerable individuals and communities around the world.…
10 May 2017
The coalition urges stronger safeguards for human rights in export control, as well as clear exemptions to protect security research. …
10 May 2017
Macron must safeguard human rights for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, or any other discriminatory distinctions.…
8 May 2017
Intimate products maker Svakom has responded seriously, though incompletely, to our complaint filed with the FTC concerning one of its products.…
4 May 2017
Ending the practice of collecting communications “about” intelligence targets is an important win for privacy, setting the stage for deeper U.S. surveillance reform.…
28 April 2017
In the U.S. and around the world, Net Neutrality is essential for a free and open internet. So why is the U.S. going backwards?…
26 April 2017
Intimate product manufacturer Svakom has produced and distributed an inadequately secured internet-enabled device. The FTC must take action to protect consumers.…
26 April 2017
With little explanation, the government has restored the internet after millions in losses to the economy.…
20 April 2017
Coalition says NO to “extreme vetting” that includes password-for-entry proposal.…
18 April 2017
The bold statement from the Freedom Online Coalition is an important step in preventing internet shutdowns from becoming the new normal.…
6 April 2017