Release Type: Press Releases
Coalition to U.S. intelligence director: No backtracking on surveillance transparency
United Nations event to explore ways to stop internet shutdowns
The side-event at the 35th session of the Human Rights Council will feature David Kaye, U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Freedom of Expression and Opinion.
Ahead of 702 hearing, U.S. senators push to make out-of-control spying powers permanent
The U.S. should make necessary reforms to rein in surveillance authorities, not engage in empty political theater.
كمّ أفواه ما تبقّى من الأصوات الحرة: مصر تحجب 21 موقعاً إخبارياً إلكترونياً
Silencing the few voices left: Egypt blocks 21 news websites
More than 20 civil society organizations have joined forces to condemn Egypt’s censorship of news websites.
Access Now: Congress is broken but the internet works
Even with executive order, U.S. President Trump continues to trip over cybersecurity
Trump’s executive order on cybersecurity largely cribs from Obama administration recommendations, while moving to militarize the internet.
Access Now responds to Director Comey’s termination: New FBI director must respect human rights
The change in leadership at one of the United States’ top intelligence agencies will have repercussions for vulnerable individuals and communities around the world.
Civil society coalition calls for stronger EU export controls of surveillance technologies with clear exemptions for security research
The coalition urges stronger safeguards for human rights in export control, as well as clear exemptions to protect security research.
Even with Macron victory in France, risks remain for human rights
Macron must safeguard human rights for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, or any other discriminatory distinctions.