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
Defending digital rights: inside Access Now’s global fight for online freedom
Judge limits evidence about NSO Group customers, victims in damages trial
How to protect yourself from phone searches at the U.S. border
Cyber experts offer lukewarm praise for voluntary code governing use of commercial hacking tools
U.S. to sign Pall Mall pact aimed at countering spyware abuses
Making money out of a disaster: fake news in Myanmar quake
Gabon elections – “We urge authorities to ensure unrestricted access to the internet”
Rights group calls on Thai government to end alleged cyberattacks against civil society
Spyware maker NSO Group is paving a path back into Trump’s America
How U.S. funding cuts expose civil society to digital attacks
The talented Mr. Kurz: how Austria’s ex-leader made it big in Israel’s cyber industry
Joint letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information legislation
Swedish authorities must reject legislation that would force companies to undermine the encryption of their services.
Gabonese authorities must ensure internet access throughout upcoming elections
Authorities in Gabon must ensure unfettered access to the internet throughout the upcoming elections in the country on April 12, 2025.
Les autorités gabonaises doivent garantir un accès internet libre et sécurisé pendant les élections
Authorities in Gabon must ensure unfettered access to the internet throughout the upcoming elections in the country on April 12, 2025.
#KeepItOn : Nous exhortons les autorités gabonaises à garantir un accès Internet ouvert et
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.
#KeepItOn: authorities in Gabon must safeguard open and secure internet access during elections
#KeepItOn urges authorities in Gabon to keep the internet, social media, and all communication channels open and secure during the April 12 elections.