Release Type: Press Releases
EU Terrorism Regulation: an EU election tactic
The European Commission has yet again hurriedly published a new Regulation that addresses technology companies deleting or disabling access to terrorist content online.
قانوني “مكافحة الجريمة الإلكترونية” وتنظيم الصحافة والإعلام في مصر انتهاك للحق الأساسي في حرية التعبير
Statement opposing Egypt’s legalization of website blocking and communications surveillance
Leading NGOs are calling for full repeal of Egypt’s “cybercrime” law and a block of the dangerous law regulating media.
Access Now to EU Commission: US failure on privacy means “Privacy Shield” must be suspended
The United States government has failed to take necessary steps to protect European privacy rights. The arrangement must be suspended.
Journalists, activists in Bangladesh arrested under ICT Act for posting on social media
Students have taken to the streets in protest, and authorities have reportedly arrested a number of activists and journalists covering the protests online — a major breach of freedom of expression in the region.
Google beta-tests selling out on its mission
Google walks back earlier stand against helping censorship in China
Access Now gets its first cryptocurrency donation
Mainframe’s support will empower us to protect privacy and free expression at a critical time for human rights in the digital age.
Access Now files new legal intervention in Cameroon against shutdowns
Access Now is supporting plaintiffs in Cameroon, who are challenging the government’s decision to shut down the internet in Anglophone regions of the country. The blocks harmed the human rights of millions, and stand in violation of international law.
Access Now supports bipartisan questioning of Google and Amazon over “domain fronting”
We asked members of the U.S. Congress to look at the negative impact of dropping anti-censorship “domain fronting” services. They listened.
Global coalition calls on Australia’s government to reject plans to undermine encryption
The coalition letter, signed by 76 organizations, companies, and individuals, urges the government to abandon its plans to degrade security in Australia and around the world.