Supreme Court of India rules to restrict world’s largest digital identity framework (Aadhaar) — but debate continues
The Supreme Court of India has ruled on multiple challenges raised against the Aadhaar digital ID, making key restrictions. …
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What (we think) you should know about Australia’s new encryption bill
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently introduced legislation to compel device manufacturers and service providers to assist law enforcement in accessing encrypted information.…
Brazil president approves data protection bill — but vetoes key accountability measures
President Temer signed Brazil’s first piece of data protection legislation into law — but only after vetoing important provisions aimed at holding data processors accountable and ensuring the law is effectively implemented.…
Argentina province in talks with Huawei over acquiring facial recognition surveillance technology
Civil society in Argentina delivered a letter to Mendoza’s government detailing concerns about the potential acquisition of Huawei surveillance technologies.…
LGBTQI communities: proud and secure online
During Pride Month, we celebrate the many activists, journalists, human rights defenders, and community members who have helped to build a more equal and rights-respecting world, often at great personal sacrifice.…
Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices
Facebook must engage in deeper review and reform of its practices, and lawmakers must take action to ensure our rights are protected.…
FAQ: what you should know about Facebook’s latest privacy crisis, and what you can do about it
We’re asking Facebook some questions, and giving you some answers.…
Russia: Telegram block leads to widespread assault on freedom of expression online
Access Now joins a coalition of rights organizations in calling on Russia to stop blocking the encrypted messaging application Telegram, and to cease its broader attack on free expression online and the free press. …
Brazil: “fake news” proposals add uncertainty to institutional crisis
Brazil joins the list of countries debating regulations to eliminate “fake news.” Dangerous proposals to censor online expression come at a terrible moment for Brazil’s democracy.…
Digital identity programs: what could go wrong? Our contribution at UNCTAD’s E-Commerce Week
Every government that seeks to protect privacy should take the time necessary to pause, reflect, and assess what digital identity programs will mean to our global society.…
No more waiting: it’s time for a federal data breach law in the U.S.
Without federal standards, our access to redress for data breaches is hit-or-miss. …