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Zach Rosson

#KeepItOn Global Data and Research Lead

Zach Rosson is the #KeepItOn Global Data and Research Lead at Access Now, where he helps fight internet shutdowns globally. His past experience includes data analytics in the private sector as well as computational scientific research. He has published research in the field of seismology, using data mining and statistics to study earthquake risk due to fracking activities by the energy industry. He is passionate about using data for good, human rights, and the impact of research and storytelling. He holds a M.S. in Geophysics from the University of Oklahoma and a B.S. in Physics from Stetson University. Zach is also an avid percussionist and enjoys writing music and listening to records.

#KeepItOn report

Africa in 2023: internet shutdowns attack democracy

26 Aug 2024
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Africa in 2023: internet shutdowns attack democracy
26 Aug 2024
Africa in 2023: internet shutdowns attack democracy

#KeepItOn: Las autoridades de Guinea Ecuatorial deben poner fin al bloqueo de internet y otros abusos a los derechos humanos en Annobón

13 Aug 2024

La coalición #KeepItOn insta a las autoridades de Guinea Ecuatorial a restablezca de inmediato el acceso a internet en Annobón. 

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#KeepItOn: Las autoridades de Guinea Ecuatorial deben poner fin al bloqueo de internet y otros abusos a los derechos humanos en Annobón
13 Aug 2024
#KeepItOn: Las autoridades de Guinea Ecuatorial deben poner fin al bloqueo de internet y otros abusos a los derechos humanos en Annobón

#KeepItOn: Equatorial Guinea authorities must end internet shutdown and other human rights abuses in Annobón

13 Aug 2024

#KeepItOn coalition urges authorities in Equatorial Guinea to restore access to the internet and mobile telecommunication services in Annobón.

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#KeepItOn: Equatorial Guinea authorities must end internet shutdown and other human rights abuses in Annobón
13 Aug 2024
#KeepItOn: Equatorial Guinea authorities must end internet shutdown and other human rights abuses in Annobón

Après 22 jours de coupure d’internet, le gouvernement mauritanien doit s’engager à garder internet accessible tout le temps

31 Jul 2024

La coalition #KeepItOn demande les autorités en Mauritanie à prendre une position claire contre les coupures d’Internet au début de ce nouveau mandat.

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Après 22 jours de coupure d’internet, le gouvernement mauritanien doit s’engager à garder internet accessible tout le temps
31 Jul 2024
Après 22 jours de coupure d’internet, le gouvernement mauritanien doit s’engager à garder internet accessible tout le temps

After 22 days of internet shutdown, the government of Mauritania must commit to #KeepItOn at all times

31 Jul 2024

#KeepItOn coalition urges authorities in Mauritania to take a clear stance against internet shutdowns at the start of this new term.

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After 22 days of internet shutdown, the government of Mauritania must commit to #KeepItOn at all times
31 Jul 2024
After 22 days of internet shutdown, the government of Mauritania must commit to #KeepItOn at all times
First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia

First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia

5 Jun 2024

In New Caledonia, French authorities blocked TikTok. This measure is disproportionate, unnecessary, and another bad omen for democracy.

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First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia
5 Jun 2024
First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia

Shrinking democracy, growing violence: internet shutdowns in 2023

15 May 2024

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 283 internet shutdowns in 2023 — the highest number since 2016.

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Shrinking democracy, growing violence: internet shutdowns in 2023
15 May 2024
Shrinking democracy, growing violence: internet shutdowns in 2023
#KeepItOn report

Violence & internet shutdowns in 2023: the worst year on record

15 May 2024

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition’s new report, Shrinking democracy, growing violence: Internet shutdowns in 2023, exposes the impact of these attacks on human rights.

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Violence & internet shutdowns in 2023: the worst year on record
15 May 2024
Violence & internet shutdowns in 2023: the worst year on record
STOP Methodology KeepItOn 2023

#KeepItOn: why we’re updating our internet shutdown tracking methodology 

15 May 2024

The #KeepItOn coalition has made some important changes to its STOP methodology for tracking internet shutdowns.

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#KeepItOn: why we’re updating our internet shutdown tracking methodology 
15 May 2024
#KeepItOn: why we’re updating our internet shutdown tracking methodology 

The most violent year: internet shutdowns in 2023

15 May 2024

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 283 internet shutdowns in 2023 — the highest number since 2016.

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The most violent year: internet shutdowns in 2023
15 May 2024
The most violent year: internet shutdowns in 2023