Release Type: Press Releases
Blackstone should hit brakes on NSO spyware deal
The Blackstone Group has a legal responsibility to respect human rights, and a moral duty to avoid profiting off human rights violations.
In win for privacy, European court rejects EU-Canada “PNR” agreement
Violating fundamental rights as you cross the border does not fly.
Open NGO Letter to EU Member States and Institutions Regarding the Export of Surveillance Equipment
EU-made electronic surveillance equipment is still exported to authoritarian countries. We strongly urge all EU member states to safeguard human rights.
Prime Minister Turnbull is playing a dangerous shell game with calls to break encryption
His real aim may be to seek direct access to data from foreign companies.
Access Now urges European Commission to push for US surveillance reform through the “Privacy Shield” review
Changes in the United States put the “Privacy Shield” at risk, including executive orders that disregard the rights of anyone outside the country.
Global coalition from five nations demands “Five Eyes” respect encryption
A five-nation coalition of NGOs and security experts is warning the “Five Eyes” against colluding to mandate “backdoors” in the technology and systems we rely on to keep us safe.
Another cyber attack shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense
Another day, another cyber attack wreaking havoc in systems around the world. Will we learn from this one?
Italy to Revoke Export License for Cyber Surveillance Company
Access Now urges officials not to abandon human rights at secretive “Five Eyes” meeting
The secretive meeting may undermine encryption and human rights in the name of all-powerful surveillance.
“Tech Week” conversations must include human rights
The White House is having talks about technology. We think human rights must be the center of those conversations.