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Internet-enabled sex toy manufacturer responds to Access Now’s FTC complaint

4 May 2017

Intimate products maker Svakom has responded seriously, though incompletely, to our complaint filed with the FTC concerning one of its products.

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Internet-enabled sex toy manufacturer responds to Access Now’s FTC complaint
4 May 2017
Internet-enabled sex toy manufacturer responds to Access Now’s FTC complaint
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In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets

28 Apr 2017

Ending the practice of collecting communications “about” intelligence targets is an important win for privacy, setting the stage for deeper U.S. surveillance reform.

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In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets
28 Apr 2017
In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets
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Access Now: Chairman Pai’s plan is a U-turn for the internet

26 Apr 2017

In the U.S. and around the world, Net Neutrality is essential for a free and open internet. So why is the U.S. going backwards?

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Access Now: Chairman Pai’s plan is a U-turn for the internet
26 Apr 2017
Access Now: Chairman Pai’s plan is a U-turn for the internet
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Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy

26 Apr 2017

Intimate product manufacturer Svakom has produced and distributed an inadequately secured internet-enabled device. The FTC must take action to protect consumers.

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Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy
26 Apr 2017
Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy

Victory in Cameroon: after 94 days, the internet is back on

20 Apr 2017

With little explanation, the government has restored the internet after millions in losses to the economy.

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Victory in Cameroon: after 94 days, the internet is back on
20 Apr 2017
Victory in Cameroon: after 94 days, the internet is back on
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No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition

18 Apr 2017

Coalition says NO to “extreme vetting” that includes password-for-entry proposal.

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No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition
18 Apr 2017
No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition
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30 governments step it up to denounce internet shutdowns at RightsCon Brussels

6 Apr 2017

The bold statement from the Freedom Online Coalition is an important step in preventing internet shutdowns from becoming the new normal.

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30 governments step it up to denounce internet shutdowns at RightsCon Brussels
6 Apr 2017
30 governments step it up to denounce internet shutdowns at RightsCon Brussels
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Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy

28 Mar 2017

Repeal of broadband privacy rules puts special interests ahead of the rights of individuals, and should earn a presidential veto — not applause.

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Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy
28 Mar 2017
Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy
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Access Now condemns U.S. Senate measure to gut internet privacy

23 Mar 2017

A measure to roll back broadband privacy rules put corporations ahead of consumers. Lawmakers must reject it.

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Access Now condemns U.S. Senate measure to gut internet privacy
23 Mar 2017
Access Now condemns U.S. Senate measure to gut internet privacy
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Access Now: Internet users deserve privacy. The U.S. Senate shouldn’t sell it away.

7 Mar 2017

The U.S. FCC broadband privacy rule was a historic victory for internet users. Repealing it would create a privacy “black hole.”

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Access Now: Internet users deserve privacy. The U.S. Senate shouldn’t sell it away.
7 Mar 2017
Access Now: Internet users deserve privacy. The U.S. Senate shouldn’t sell it away.