Release Type: Press Releases
Argentina province in talks with Huawei over acquiring facial recognition surveillance technology
Civil society in Argentina delivered a letter to Mendoza’s government detailing concerns about the potential acquisition of Huawei surveillance technologies.
Defensores de derechos fundamentales piden al gobierno de Mendoza que detenga la compra de tecnología de vigilancia masiva
El gobierno de la provincia de Mendoza en Argentina se reunió con la empresa china Huawei para adquirir tecnología de vigilancia masiva. Organizaciones de derechos digitales enviamos una carta al gobierno para que desista y genere un debate serio, abierto y participativo al respecto.
Lawyers and human rights groups write to IMF about possible breach of Cameroon loan terms
Should the International Monetary Fund give loans to Cameroon when it shuts down the internet, harming human rights and the economy?
Letter to IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde on possible breach of Cameroon loan terms
Our letter highlights the fact that Cameroon has not reported its internet shutdowns, which damage the economy.
Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network
The Tor network, along with major local media sites, is being blocked in Venezuela over the government-owned internet service provider CANTV.
Carpenter ruling in the U.S. strengthens users’ privacy at a critical time for human rights
The landmark Supreme Court ruling is a victory for privacy in the digital age, and offers the opportunity to further challenge over-broad U.S. surveillance practices.
Access Now condemns U.S. withdrawal from U.N. Human Rights Council
The United States is pulling out of the United Nations Human Rights Council. This abdicates responsibility and will hurt human rights.
Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices
Facebook must engage in deeper review and reform of its practices, and lawmakers must take action to ensure our rights are protected.
EU: States push to relax rules on exporting surveillance technology to human rights abusers
Nine European Union member states are attempting to block curbs on the export of surveillance equipment to abusive regimes.
Prominent human rights activist sentenced to 10 years in prison for speaking out on social media
Access Now calls for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender and blogger Ahmed Mansoor.