Blog Business and Human RightsDigital SecurityFreedom of ExpressionInternet Shutdowns Internet shutdowns in 2021: the return of digital authoritarianism In 2021, Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 182 internet shutdowns across 34 countries. This shows a dramatic resurgence of this oppressive form of control.…
Press Releases Freedom of Expression Silencing the few voices left: Egypt blocks 21 news websites More than 20 civil society organizations have joined forces to condemn Egypt’s censorship of news websites.… 30 May 2017
Blog Privacy La Tunisie envisage de créer une carte d’identité nationale biométrique Qu’est-ce que c’est concrètement et quels sont les enjeux pour la vie privée?… 26 May 2017
Blog Privacy Tunisia ratifies Convention 108 and affirms commitment to the protection of personal data In a country where both private and public entities exercise rampant disregard for citizens’ personal data, it is profoundly reassuring to see the Convention ratified.… 17 May 2017
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Egypt plans new controls on social media Date: May 16, 2017 – Author: Kieron Monks – Publication: CNN 16 May 2017
Petition Freedom of Expression Tell UAE: Release activist arrested for speaking out on social media Access Now supports and campaigns on behalf of the many threatened bloggers and journalists worldwide, like Ahmed.… 9 May 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression Letter from Alaa Abd El-Fattah to RightsCon: “Unlike me, you have not been defeated yet” In a letter to RightsCon, Alaa Abd El-Fattah says we shouldn’t give up fighting for an internet of diversity and complexity.… 13 April 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression رسالة من علاء عبد الفتاح إلى رايتس كون: أنتم – خلافاً لي – لم تهُزموا بعد. في رسالة إلى رايتس كون، يقول علاء عبد الفتاح أنه لا يجب أن نتخلى عن النضال من أجل إنترنت كمساحة للتنوع والاختلاف.… 13 April 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression There is always light: Manal Bahey Al-Din Hassan on digital rights in Egypt Even with Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah behind bars, the digital rights community in Egypt is strong, and getting stronger.… 13 April 2017
Access Now in the News Digital Security Iranian Internet Freedom and Cyber Security at RightsCon Date: April 5, 2017 – Publication: Center for Human Rights in Iran 5 April 2017
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Iraq Downs Internet To Combat Cheating…Again! Date: February 6, 2017 – Author: Doug Madory – Publication: Dyn 6 February 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression Jordan is arresting people for criticizing the government on social media The government is using terrorism as an excuse to clamp down on human rights. This has to stop.… 26 January 2017
Access Now in the News Privacy Experts Cast Doubt on Tunisia’s Biometric Identification Bill Date: November 30, 2016 – Author: Ahmed Medien – Publication: Global Voices 30 November 2016
Blog Privacy Tunisia’s new ID card: a looming disaster for personal data A “black box” ID card that carries personal data could be used to trample on Tunisians’ rights.… 18 November 2016
Press Releases Privacy Tunisia: Statement on Proposed National ID Card A newly proposed ID card threatens the human rights of Tunisians.… 18 November 2016
Petition Freedom of Expression Join the fight against internet shutdowns! Take the pledge to push back against internet shutdowns and help #KeepItOn!… 3 October 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful We’re pleased to work with ASL19 to hold Iran Cyber Dialogue (ICD) alongside RightsCon Brussels 2017 — one way we’re opening the Brussels “bubble” to global digital rights community. … 6 September 2016
Press Releases Freedom of Expression Coalition calls out Bahrain for sneakily shutting down the internet “It’s clear that there is a coordinated effort across several ISPs to shut down mobile towers in Duraz at the same time every night, and deliberately degrade landline internet traffic.”… 23 August 2016
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Bahrain’s internet shutdown marks a ‘new form of information control’ Date: August 4, 2016 – Author: Amar Toor – Publication: The Verge 4 August 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Digital Citizen Volume 4.5: Spotlight on internet shutdowns The latest issue of Digital Citizen focuses on internet shutdowns in the Arab world.… 27 July 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression At Access Now, diversity is mission-critical Diversity is a top priority for Access Now. Here’s a look at what we’re doing to support it, as an organization and in our community.… 21 July 2016
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Social media may have been blocked during Turkey coup attempt Date: July 15, 2016 – Author: Julia Carrie Wong – Publication: The Guardian 15 July 2016
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Social Media Grinds to a Halt Inside Turkey Date: July 15, 2016 – Author: Mike Isaac – Publication: The New York Times 15 July 2016
Access Now in the News Freedom of Expression Turkey appears to be in vanguard of ‘throttling’ social media after attacks Date: July 6, 2016 – Author: Yasmeen Abutaleb and Can Sezer – Publication: Reuters 6 July 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Internet disrupted in Bahrain around protests as wrestling match sparks shutdown in India Rights groups in Bahrain reported widespread disruptions in mobile internet service following a series of street protests. … 24 June 2016