BlogBusiness and Human RightsPrivacyIt’s not a bug, it’s a feature: How Cambridge Analytica demonstrates the desperate need for data protectionIt’s critically important to see the big picture of the scandal and work toward an online ecosystem that does not depend on harvesting users’ data instead of protecting it.…
Press ReleasesPrivacyIn vote on ePrivacy, EU civil liberties committee makes improvements for users’ rightsThe report is an important step toward adoption of a strong ePrivacy Regulation, with room to improve in defense against online tracking.…19 October 2017
BlogPrivacyWill the EU Parliament protect your rights in “ePrivacy” reform? You have a week to take actionHere’s the status of the reform process in Europe, and what you can do to ensure your rights are protected.…12 October 2017
Press ReleasesDigital SecurityAli Gharavi and Peter Steudtner declared “Heroes” for providing digital security training to users at risk in TurkeyGharavi and Steudner provided training in digital security for those who need it most, at great personal risk and cost to themselves.…5 October 2017
Access Now in the NewsFreedom of ExpressionGli attivisti della Rete contro la censura in CatalognaDate: October 4, 2017 – Author: Carola Frediani – Publication: La Stampa Mondo4 October 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionIn Cameroon and Spain, network shutdowns and interference as violence eruptsSpain imports internet shutdowns to Europe, as Cameroon disrupts the internet again, with shocking violence in both countries.…2 October 2017
Press ReleasesPrivacyCross-border access to data: NGO position delivered to the Council of Europe Our comments provide guidance on how to protect human rights when developing new rules on cross-border access to electronic evidence (“e-evidence”).…18 September 2017
BlogPrivacyAccess Now testimony before EESC on “Exchanging and Protecting Personal Data in a Globalized World”When data travels, protection should travel with it. Easier said than done; in reality legal protections don’t travel with us, let alone our personal data.…8 September 2017
BlogPrivacyBorder surveillance: what Europe’s “PNR” ruling means for your privacyWhen you travel, your fundamental rights are at risk. Fortunately, a ruling this summer in Europe can mitigate that risk, even beyond EU borders.…7 September 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsCase study: Denmark and the failure of EU export controlsDenmark’s decision shows what’s rotten in the state of EU export controls.…6 September 2017
BlogNet DiscriminationNet Neutrality matters for human rights across the globeNo matter where you live, Net Neutrality is essential for free expression. Here’s a global tour of “hot spots” in the movement to keep the internet open and free. …30 August 2017
BlogDigital SecurityWhat happens when summer is over? EU Cybersec 2.0!Here’s what we expect for Europe’s cybersecurity agenda this fall.…22 August 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsScandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparencyWe’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.…3 August 2017
