Region: South Asia
Access Now statement on digital censorship amid India–Pakistan conflict
9 May 2025
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We are alarmed by executive orders issued by the Indian government restricting access to an alarming spectrum of online content, including requiring social media platform X to block access to over 8,000 accounts, including those belonging to journalists, human rights organisations, and independent media outlets.
Submission on India’s draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules
11 Mar 2025
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Access Now’s comments and recommendations on India’s draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025.
Comments on MeitY’s report on AI governance guidelines
11 Mar 2025
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Access Now’s comments on the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) report on AI governance guidelines.
Internet shutdowns hit record high in 2024
3 Mar 2025
Joint statement on emerging digital laws in Bangladesh
25 Feb 2025
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Access Now urges the Interim Government of Bangladesh to ensure its approach to digital governance reforms to ensure is rights-based.
Cutting the cord: 296 internet shutdowns hit 54 countries in 2024
25 Feb 2025
India saw 84 internet shutdowns in 2024, more than any other democracy: Access Now report
25 Feb 2025
Number of Internet shutdowns highest in 2024 globally, India tops in govt-ordered curbs
25 Feb 2025
India didn’t lead world in internet shutdowns in 2024: Access Now report
25 Feb 2025
Worst year for internet shutdowns: Asia Pacific tops the 2024 shame list
23 Feb 2025