Publications
Rainbow-burning: how social media companies increase risks for LGBTQ+ people in Africa
Colonial-era laws and a global anti-rights movement are fueling LGBTQ+ repression across Africa. Access Now documented 214 threats on platforms like TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp, underscoring widespread risks.
Six years of the GDPR: Priced out of privacy
قوانين الجرائم السيبرانية في المنطقة العربية: حماية للفضاء الرقمي أم قمع للحريات؟
ورقة السياسات هذه تبسط أكساس ناو موقفها إزاء قوانين الجرائم السيبرانية في المنطقة العربية بهدف مواءمتها مع المعايير الدولية المتعلقة بالحقوق الرقمية.
Access Now’s submission on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024
Access Now recommends the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024 to …
2024 Joint civil society statement on cyber and human security
Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression’s report on “Freedom of expression in challenging times”
Submission to the United Nations Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity for the United Nations General Assembly 79th session report on “Artificial intelligence and international solidarity”
Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on climate change for UN General Assembly 79th session report on “Access to information on climate change and human rights”
Five years for fundamental rights: Access Now’s vision for an EU digital rights agenda
As the EU’s new 2024-2029 mandate begins, we invite EU policymakers to join us on our mission of defending and extending digital rights of people and communities at risk around the world.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Critical Infrastructure rules
We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Cyber Security rules
We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Suspension rules
We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Interception rules
We thank the Department of Telecommunications and hope they will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Access Now’s submission on Taiwan AI Basic Law
Access Now welcomes the progressive approach taken in this current preview draft text of Taiwan’s AI Basic Law, including the importance laid on protecting human rights and the concerns of individuals and vulnerable communities.
Access Now and KICTANet’s joint memorandum on Kenya’s Assembly and Demonstrations Bill, 2024
Guía esencial para una ley de inteligencia artificial
Policy brief
Strengthening data protection in Africa: key issues for implementation
Access Now’s new publication on understanding the data protection framework in Africa
Towards meaningful fundamental rights impact assessments under the DSA
Why the U.N. is focusing on digital rights during humanitarian crises
Digital rights violations enable and escalate offline violence, deepening humanitarian crises. Our latest brief recaps key developments at the 49th United Nations Human Rights Council, guiding delegates in next steps for advancing global norms and standards to protect digital rights.
Policy Brief: Nine steps to protect our data and privacy in Sri Lanka
This brief breaks down the steps necessary to ensure Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Bill is a rights-respecting data protection legislation.
Reports
Five years for fundamental rights: Access Now’s vision for an EU digital rights agenda
As the EU’s new 2024-2029 mandate begins, we invite EU policymakers to join us on our mission of defending and extending digital rights of people and communities at risk around the world.
Shrinking democracy, growing violence: internet shutdowns in 2023
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 283 internet shutdowns in 2023 — the highest number since 2016.
“Votes will not be counted”: Indian election disinformation ads and YouTube
A new joint investigation by Access Now and Global Witness has found that YouTube is approving election disinformation ads in India ahead of the country’s general election.
It’s not a glitch: how Meta systematically censors Palestinian voices
This Access Now report documented cases of how Meta censors Palestinian voices on Facebook and Instagram.
Comments and filings
Access Now’s submission on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024
Access Now recommends the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security on the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024 to …
Submission to the United Nations Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity for the United Nations General Assembly 79th session report on “Artificial intelligence and international solidarity”
Submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on climate change for UN General Assembly 79th session report on “Access to information on climate change and human rights”
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Critical Infrastructure rules
We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Cyber Security rules
We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Telecom Suspension rules
We hope the Department of Telecommunications will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Submission to the Indian Government on the draft Interception rules
We thank the Department of Telecommunications and hope they will undertake further public consultation after review of initial comments from all stakeholders.
Access Now’s submission on Taiwan AI Basic Law
Access Now welcomes the progressive approach taken in this current preview draft text of Taiwan’s AI Basic Law, including the importance laid on protecting human rights and the concerns of individuals and vulnerable communities.
Access Now and KICTANet’s joint memorandum on Kenya’s Assembly and Demonstrations Bill, 2024
Access Now’s oral statement at 18th meeting of reconvened concluding session of UN AHC to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of ICTs for criminal purposes
Letter to negotiating states regarding the UN AHC Chair’s proposal on main pending provisions of proposed cybercrime convention
Access Now’s oral statement at 14th meeting of reconvened concluding session of UN AHC to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use of ICTs for criminal purposes
Submission of comments on the Draft Digital Competition Bill, 2024
Submission on India’s draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023
Access Now raises concerns about peopleʼs fundamental rights in its submission on India’s Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023.
Submission to eSafety Commissioner, Australia on the draft Online Safety Industry Standards
Access Now recommends eSafety Office against mandating online communication services, as well as file storage and cloud services, to proactively detect content on their platforms.
Submission on Bangladesh’s draft Data Protection Act, 2023
Access Now and Tech Global Institute’s submission on Bangladesh’s latest draft of the Data Protection Act, 2023.
