Press Releases
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.…
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Press Releases
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
Blog
Europe’s Digital Assembly: Fireworks and data flows
The European Commission should do more to include civil society in events like the Digital Assembly. Safeguarding users’ rights and winning their trust is key for a healthy digital economy.…
21 June 2017
Blog
Access Now helps to ensure LinkedIn privacy settlement benefits users at risk
We will use the new cy press award to support programs furthering our mission, which includes ensuring that online service providers uphold strict standards respecting personal privacy online.…
20 June 2017
Blog
How to make an MLAT “safe harbor” safe for users
Any “safe harbor” mechanism for bypassing the MLAT system must entail increasing protections for human rights.…
15 June 2017
Blog
Access Now announces RightsCon Toronto: May 16-18, 2018
RightsCon Toronto 2018 will take place from Wednesday, May 16 to Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Beanfield Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.…
15 June 2017
Blog
Only a year until the GDPR becomes applicable: Is Europe ready?
The data protection regulation is aimed at protecting users’ rights and bringing harmony to the law across Europe. But will it do that?…
14 June 2017
Blog
Coalition to U.S. intelligence director: No backtracking on surveillance transparency
This week, Access Now joins a coalition letter urging the U.S. Director of National Intelligence not to abandon a commitment to provide additional transparency for highly invasive, privacy-stripping U.S. surveillance programs. The coalition, led by New America’s Open Technology Institute,…
13 June 2017
Press Releases
Ahead of 702 hearing, U.S. senators push to make out-of-control spying powers permanent
The U.S. should make necessary reforms to rein in surveillance authorities, not engage in empty political theater.…
6 June 2017
Blog
Internet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United Nations
Your guide to the digital rights issues under discussion at the 35th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.…
6 June 2017
Blog
Learn and share: Comparing “OTT” and telecom services
Our new infographic shows why lawmakers should be wary of applying telecom-style rules to “OTT” services.…
1 June 2017
Blog
Wachitaxi, no todo lo que brilla es oro
WachiTaxi es una aplicación lanzada y promocionada por el Ministerio del Interior del Perú que busca dar mayor seguridad a las personas que utilizan el servicio de taxi. En un contexto de delincuencia callejera y de informalidad en la…
31 May 2017