Region: Global
Warner leads bill to expand access to affordable high-speed internet
Ethiopia cuts off the country’s internet to quash protests
CPJ condemns Ethiopian internet shutdown and Oromia Media Network raid
Metro facial biometrics, emotion, gender detection system legitimacy disputed in Brazil court
Zoom promises its first transparency report later this year
Transparency talks: video conferencing and VoIP platforms must put your privacy first
Access Now calls on video conferencing platforms to release reports clarifying exactly how they protect personal user data and enforce policies related to freedom of expression.
Video conferencing platforms: An open call for transparency reporting
Access Now has invited video and voice call providers to share steps they are taking to safeguard our security and privacy at RightsCon, so we can include updates in our Transparency Reporting Index.
BINGO! You’re proud and secure
To celebrate and honor LGBTQ people everywhere who are working toward a more just and human rights-respecting world, we’ve updated our Digital Security Bingo card to reflect the unique threats they face. Stay safe and proud, online and off!
Hachalu Hundessa, Ethiopian Singer and Activist, Is Shot Dead
COVID-19 & the right to protest: pressing issues at the 44th Human Rights Council
As the 44th session of the Human Rights Council kicks off amid a pandemic and mass protests, we’re closely monitoring action on the issues impacting digital rights globally.