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In Central Asia, internet shutdowns are harming all kinds of rights
The impact of internet shutdowns goes beyond undermining free expression. Here’s how internet shutdowns in Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan hurt people and damage entire economies, cultures, and societies.…
14 December 2022
Access Now in the News
EU-Länder für KI in Strafverfolgung & Grenzschutz
Mittagsjournal, ORF
10 December 2022
Access Now in the News
EU-Überwachungshilfen gefährden Menschenrechte
Franziska Rau, Netzpolitik
8 December 2022
Access Now in the News
France’s Mr. Privacy turns cybersnooper
Elisa Braun, Politico
7 December 2022
Press Releases
Surveillance tech: EU Commission failed to protect human rights in Africa
Access Now supports the European Ombudsman’s findings that the EU failed to ensure the protection of human rights in the transfers of technology with potential surveillance capacity via the Emergency Trust Fund for Africa.…
7 December 2022
Press Releases
Open letter: Kazakhstan and ISPs must ensure free, open, and secure internet access throughout the presidential elections
The #KeepItOn coalition calls on authorities in Kazakhstan to ensure access to an open and free internet throughout the presidential election period.…
17 November 2022