Net Discrimination

Fighting for Net Neutrality

Paid “fast lanes” for the internet undermine free expression and innovation. Internet access should be offered to everyone on a nondiscriminatory basis, without favoring certain websites, applications, services, or business models.  We advocate for net neutrality to ensure access to a free and open internet around the world.

Civil society won’t back down: the fight for net neutrality continues in California

Internet service providers (ISPs) oppose SB 822, which grants California residents the best net neutrality protections in the United States.

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Connectivity

Zero rating: a global threat to the open internet

We discuss two primary models for “zero rating” — both of which are a form of network discrimination and harm human rights.

EU Ukraine

Connectivity

Open letter to the EU: protect people affected by Russia’s attack on Ukraine

In a letter to the EU, Access Now provides recommendations related to tech platforms and telecoms operators in the context of the war in Ukraine.

internet gateway

Data Protection

Cambodia should scrap rights-abusing National Internet Gateway

Access Now and a coalition of rights organizations call on Cambodia to revoke plans to establish an internet gateway.

Latest Updates

Defending digital rights: inside Access Now’s global fight for online freedom

25 Apr 2025
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Defending digital rights: inside Access Now’s global fight for online freedom
25 Apr 2025
Defending digital rights: inside Access Now’s global fight for online freedom
Surveillance
Surveillance

Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial

23 Apr 2025
News
Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial
23 Apr 2025
Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial
MENA Cybercrime Laws
Digital Security
Digital Security

How to protect yourself from phone searches at the U.S. border

21 Apr 2025
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How to protect yourself from phone searches at the U.S. border
WIRED ↗
21 Apr 2025
How to protect yourself from phone searches at the U.S. border
Bigger, bolder: U.S. slaps sanctions on spyware company and executives
Surveillance
Surveillance

Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools

11 Apr 2025
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Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools
CyberScoop ↗
11 Apr 2025
Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools
Proceed with caution: Sandvine removed from U.S. Entity List
Surveillance
Surveillance

U.S. to sign Pall Mall pact aimed at countering spyware abuses

11 Apr 2025
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U.S. to sign Pall Mall pact aimed at countering spyware abuses
The Record ↗
11 Apr 2025
U.S. to sign Pall Mall pact aimed at countering spyware abuses
México: un Decálogo de Derechos Digitales en Redes Sociales o una receta para la censura
Transparency
Transparency

Making money out of a disaster: fake news in Myanmar quake

10 Apr 2025
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Making money out of a disaster: fake news in Myanmar quake
Reuters ↗
10 Apr 2025
Making money out of a disaster: fake news in Myanmar quake
autorités gabonaises
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Gabon elections – “We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet”

10 Apr 2025
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Gabon elections – “We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet”
10 Apr 2025
Gabon elections – “We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet”
UN Cybercrime Treaty: FAQ on necessary reforms
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Rights group calls on Thai government to end alleged cyberattacks against civil society

10 Apr 2025
News
Rights group calls on Thai government to end alleged cyberattacks against civil society
The Record ↗
10 Apr 2025
Rights group calls on Thai government to end alleged cyberattacks against civil society
Surveillance
Surveillance

Spyware maker NSO Group is paving a path back into Trump’s America

10 Apr 2025
News
Spyware maker NSO Group is paving a path back into Trump’s America
WIRED ↗
10 Apr 2025
Spyware maker NSO Group is paving a path back into Trump’s America
Digital Security Helpline BG
Digital Security
Digital Security

How U.S. funding cuts expose civil society to digital attacks

9 Apr 2025
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How U.S. funding cuts expose civil society to digital attacks
9 Apr 2025
How U.S. funding cuts expose civil society to digital attacks
NSO
Surveillance
Surveillance

The talented Mr. Kurz: how Austria’s ex-leader made it big in Israel’s cyber industry

9 Apr 2025
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The talented Mr. Kurz: how Austria’s ex-leader made it big in Israel’s cyber industry
Follow the Money ↗
9 Apr 2025
The talented Mr. Kurz: how Austria’s ex-leader made it big in Israel’s cyber industry
Sweden
Privacy
Privacy

Joint letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information legislation

9 Apr 2025

Swedish authorities must reject legislation that would force companies to undermine the encryption of their services.

Press Release
Joint letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information legislation
9 Apr 2025
Joint letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information legislation
elections
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Gabonese authorities must ensure internet access throughout upcoming elections

8 Apr 2025

Authorities in Gabon must ensure unfettered access to the internet throughout the upcoming elections in the country on April 12, 2025.

Press Release
Gabonese authorities must ensure internet access throughout upcoming elections
8 Apr 2025
Gabonese authorities must ensure internet access throughout upcoming elections
elections
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Les autorités gabonaises doivent garantir un accès internet libre et sécurisé pendant les élections

8 Apr 2025

Authorities in Gabon must ensure unfettered access to the internet throughout the upcoming elections in the country on April 12, 2025.

Press Release
Les autorités gabonaises doivent garantir un accès internet libre et sécurisé pendant les élections
8 Apr 2025
Les autorités gabonaises doivent garantir un accès internet libre et sécurisé pendant les élections
autorités gabonaises
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

#KeepItOn : Nous exhortons les autorités gabonaises à garantir un accès Internet ouvert et

8 Apr 2025

La coalition #KeepItOn exhorte le Gabon à garantir l’accès à Internet et aux réseaux sociaux avant, pendant et après les élections du 12 avril.

Press Release
#KeepItOn : Nous exhortons les autorités gabonaises à garantir un accès Internet ouvert et
8 Apr 2025
#KeepItOn : Nous exhortons les autorités gabonaises à garantir un accès Internet ouvert et
Authorities Gabon #KeepItOn
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

#KeepItOn: authorities in Gabon must safeguard open and secure internet access during elections

8 Apr 2025

#KeepItOn urges authorities in Gabon to keep the internet, social media, and all communication channels open and secure during the April 12 elections.

Press Release
#KeepItOn: authorities in Gabon must safeguard open and secure internet access during elections
8 Apr 2025
#KeepItOn: authorities in Gabon must safeguard open and secure internet access during elections