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.
Resources
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.
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.
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
Análisis de la jurisprudencia sobre el“derecho al olvido” en América Latina
¿Qué pasó ayer?: El debate por el “derecho al olvido” permanece vigente en América Latina
Russian programmers play ‘cat and mouse’ game to outsmart censors
Togo elections: President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé must uphold internet access
Access Now is demanding the government of Togo and all internet service providers ensure unhindered access to the internet.
#KeepItOn: Togolese authorities and ISPs must safeguard open and secure internet access during upcoming regional and legislative elections
During national events, people need open, free, and secure internet access. During next week’s elections, Togo must #KeepItOn.
#KeepItOn : les autorités togolaises et les FAI doivent garantir un accès Internet ouvert et sécurisé lors des prochaines élections régionales et législatives
Durant les élections législatives et régionales prévues au Togo le 29 avril prochain, le Togo doit maintenir l’accès à Internet (#KeepItOn).
Visualizing the Digital Security Helpline’s recent impact
Here’s how Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline helped more than 3,000 members of civil society stay safe online in 2023.
Can the First Amendment save TikTok?
U.S. cracks down on commercial spyware with visa restrictions
Intelligenza artificiale. La nuova legge europea rischia di attivare una sorveglianza lesiva dei diritti dei migranti
EU-Israel data transfer adequacy greenlit again: NGOs call for scrutiny over red flags
Access Now and other organisations are calling on the European Commission to scrutinise its decision to re-confirm the data transfer adequacy with Israel.
Between privacy and border control: tech in the Migration Pact
New EU migrant pact ushering in ‘deadly new era of digital surveillance,’ privacy experts warn
U.S. Senate must stop the biggest expansion of surveillance power in 20 years
लोकसभा चुनाव से पहले यूट्यूब भ्रमित करने वाले विज्ञापनों को जगह दे रहा है: रिपोर्ट
