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Jennifer Brody

U.S. Policy and Advocacy Manager

Jennifer Brody is the U.S. Policy and Advocacy Manager at Access Now. She closely monitors legislative developments in the U.S. pertaining to digital rights and supports the organization's global advocacy campaigns. Previously, Jen managed programs to combat disinformation online and enhance government accountability worldwide at the National Democratic Institute. Before that, she covered tech policy as a legislative staffer on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Jen also has experience working on Latin American affairs for the UN Population Fund and in peacebuilding at a Colombian think tank. Jen holds a MA in International Relations from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a BA in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

It’s time to “broadband together” for internet access in the U.S.

13 Jul 2021

Access Now, Consumer Reports, and a coalition of partner organizations launched a national broadband affordability initiative where people across the United States can share information about the quality and cost of their internet connection.

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It’s time to “broadband together” for internet access in the U.S.
13 Jul 2021
It’s time to “broadband together” for internet access in the U.S.
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あなたの声が聞かれている。テクノロジーがあなたの声に耳を傾ける6つの方法

12 Jul 2021

音声認識技術はしばしば人権を侵害するが、この技術がどんどん広がってきている。最近では、Spotifyが性別や感情の状態などを検知できるとする音声認識技術を開発していることを私たちは指摘した。

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あなたの声が聞かれている。テクノロジーがあなたの声に耳を傾ける6つの方法
12 Jul 2021
あなたの声が聞かれている。テクノロジーがあなたの声に耳を傾ける6つの方法
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They can hear you: 6 ways tech is listening to you

1 Jul 2021

Voice recognition technology often violates human rights, and it’s popping up more and more. Recently we’ve called out Spotify for their dangerous voice recognition tech, and a lot more companies are up to the same shady tactics.

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They can hear you: 6 ways tech is listening to you
1 Jul 2021
They can hear you: 6 ways tech is listening to you

E.U.-U.S. data flow deal possible? Third time won’t be the charm without U.S. surveillance reform

15 Jun 2021

Before any E.U.-U.S. data flow deal can be considered, U.S. data access and surveillance practices must be reformed.

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E.U.-U.S. data flow deal possible? Third time won’t be the charm without U.S. surveillance reform
15 Jun 2021
E.U.-U.S. data flow deal possible? Third time won’t be the charm without U.S. surveillance reform
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The time is now for the U.S. FTC to combat dark patterns

1 Jun 2021

Access Now filed comments to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that examine the variety of dark patterns and their real-life harms, and call on the FTC to take action against them.

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The time is now for the U.S. FTC to combat dark patterns
1 Jun 2021
The time is now for the U.S. FTC to combat dark patterns

Prohibiting discriminatory algorithms: U.S. Congress has a plan

27 May 2021

Access Now is proud to endorse the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act of 2021, introduced by U.S. Senator Markey and Representative Matsui. The bill would help protect marginalized communities from discrimination online and increase transparency into websites’ systems of content promotion and moderation.

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Prohibiting discriminatory algorithms: U.S. Congress has a plan
27 May 2021
Prohibiting discriminatory algorithms: U.S. Congress has a plan

Why we need data minimization safeguards now (and how to do it)

20 May 2021

Access Now’s new report “Data minimization: Key to protecting privacy and reducing harm” explores ways to combat data abuses by limiting the amount of information entities collect online.

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Why we need data minimization safeguards now (and how to do it)
20 May 2021
Why we need data minimization safeguards now (and how to do it)
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Designed to deceive: The rise of dark patterns is manipulating people

19 May 2021

Access Now with Consumer Reports, EFF, PEN America, and DarkPatterns.org are launching the Dark Patterns Tip Line, a new online platform for people in the United States to report “dark patterns” they encounter in everyday digital products and services.

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Designed to deceive: The rise of dark patterns is manipulating people
19 May 2021
Designed to deceive: The rise of dark patterns is manipulating people
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Spotify, no nos espíes: la coalición global de más de 170 músicos y grupos de derechos humanos toma una posición

19 May 2021

Access Now, Fight for the Future, Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, y una coalición de músicos y organizaciones de derechos humanos de todo el mundo enviaron una carta a Spotify pidiendo a la empresa que se comprometa públicamente a nunca utilizar, licenciar, vender o monetizar su nueva patente de tecnología de reconocimiento de voz.

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Spotify, no nos espíes: la coalición global de más de 170 músicos y grupos de derechos humanos toma una posición
19 May 2021
Spotify, no nos espíes: la coalición global de más de 170 músicos y grupos de derechos humanos toma una posición

Spotify, don’t spy: global coalition of 180+ musicians and human rights groups take a stand against speech-recognition technology

19 May 2021

Access Now, Fight for the Future, Union of Musicians and Allied Workers, and a global coalition of musicians and human rights organizations call on Spotify to never use, license, sell, or monetize its new speech-recognition patent technology.

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Spotify, don’t spy: global coalition of 180+ musicians and human rights groups take a stand against speech-recognition technology
19 May 2021
Spotify, don’t spy: global coalition of 180+ musicians and human rights groups take a stand against speech-recognition technology