Release Type: Press Releases
KeepItOn coalition letter to the national electoral coalition and government of Somaliland
Before DHS secretary confirmation hearing, 50,000 people urge U.S. to reject “password for entry” border policies
In vote on ePrivacy, European Parliament confirms mandate to move reform forward
The Parliament chose to support users’ rights and now has a solid mandate to continue working on the ePrivacy Regulation.
In vote on ePrivacy, EU civil liberties committee makes improvements for users’ rights
The report is an important step toward adoption of a strong ePrivacy Regulation, with room to improve in defense against online tracking.
Arzu Geybulla, Donna McKay, and Bruce Schneier join board of Access Now
Our new arrivals signal a new era in Access Now’s fight for human rights online.
Access Now releases fall legislative “cheat sheet”
Our guidance on the right legislative vehicles for keeping the internet secure.
Ali Gharavi and Peter Steudtner declared “Heroes” for providing digital security training to users at risk in Turkey
Gharavi and Steudner provided training in digital security for those who need it most, at great personal risk and cost to themselves.
KeepItOn coalition letter to the government of Cameroon
The coalition is asking officials in Cameroon to restore full access to the internet across all regions.
Attorney General George Brandis declared “Villain” by Access Now for comments undermining encryption
Working to undermine encryption is an attack on human rights.
Justice Rohinton Nariman and Indian Supreme Court 9-judge constitutional bench declared “Hero” for recognizing privacy as a fundamental right
Judgments that explicitly recognize fundamental rights can positively impact human lives and freedoms on a mass scale.