Region: South Asia

Access Now statement on digital censorship amid India–Pakistan conflict
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
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
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

Joint statement on emerging digital laws in Bangladesh
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

India saw 84 internet shutdowns in 2024, more than any other democracy: Access Now report

Number of Internet shutdowns highest in 2024 globally, India tops in govt-ordered curbs

India didn’t lead world in internet shutdowns in 2024: Access Now report
