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Namrata Maheshwari

Asia Pacific Policy Manager (interim) and Encryption Policy Lead

Namrata Maheshwari serves as the Asia Pacific Policy Manager (interim) and Encryption Policy Lead at Access Now. She leads Access Now’s policy and advocacy work across the Asia Pacific region. She also leads the organization’s work on encryption policy globally. Namrata engages with stakeholders including industry, civil society and governments to promote rights-respecting approaches to internet governance. She holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School where she focused on technology policy and digital governance, and is an India-qualified lawyer. Prior to her current role, she worked with the Center for Democracy & Technology, and practiced law in India.

 

AI

Submission on Sri Lanka’s draft National Strategy on AI 

7 Jan 2025

With increasing development of AI applications, it’s crucial for Sri Lanka to
develop a strong foundational guide for the use of emerging technology.

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Submission on Sri Lanka’s draft National Strategy on AI 
7 Jan 2025
Submission on Sri Lanka’s draft National Strategy on AI 

#KeepItOn: authorities in Pakistan must stop the ongoing suppression of digital rights

12 Dec 2024

The #KeepItOn coalition urges the government of Pakistan to immediately bring an end to the ongoing blatant violation of fundamental rights in the country.

Press Release
#KeepItOn: authorities in Pakistan must stop the ongoing suppression of digital rights
12 Dec 2024
#KeepItOn: authorities in Pakistan must stop the ongoing suppression of digital rights
مشروع قانون الإجراءات الجنائية

Access Now’s submission on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024

28 Oct 2024

Access Now recommends the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024 to …

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Access Now’s submission on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024
28 Oct 2024
Access Now’s submission on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024
Digital Public Infrastructure

A human rights-centered approach to digital public infrastructure

24 Oct 2024

Read Access Now’s recommendations for lawmakers to ensure digital public infrastructure protects human rights.

Guide
A human rights-centered approach to digital public infrastructure
24 Oct 2024
A human rights-centered approach to digital public infrastructure
2024 Joint civil society statement on cyber and human security

Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Critical Infrastructure rules

28 Sep 2024

We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.

Publication
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Critical Infrastructure rules
28 Sep 2024
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Critical Infrastructure rules
مشروع قانون الإجراءات الجنائية

Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Cyber Security rules

28 Sep 2024

We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.

Publication
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Cyber Security rules
28 Sep 2024
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Cyber Security rules
STOP Methodology KeepItOn 2023

Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Suspension rules

28 Sep 2024

We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.

Publication
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Suspension rules
28 Sep 2024
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Suspension rules

Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Interception rules

28 Sep 2024

We thank the Department of Telecommunications and hope they will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.

Publication
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Interception rules
28 Sep 2024
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Interception rules
Encryption and messaging services

Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more

11 Sep 2024
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Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more
11 Sep 2024
Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more

Safeguarding digital freedoms and fundamental rights in Bangladesh amid ongoing student protests

23 Jul 2024

We strongly condemn the violence against peaceful demonstrations, and urge the authorities to uphold human rights, and restore access to the country’s communication and Internet services.

Press Release
Safeguarding digital freedoms and fundamental rights in Bangladesh amid ongoing student protests
23 Jul 2024
Safeguarding digital freedoms and fundamental rights in Bangladesh amid ongoing student protests
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