Release Type: Press Releases
EU Council greenlights Umbrella Agreement, but Parliament hasn’t given final consent yet
EDRi and Access Now withdraw from EU Commission discussions
The European Commission has announced an ill-considered “code of conduct” for countering hate speech online.
EU Parliament tells Commission Privacy Shield is likely illegal
The European Parliament has confirmed that the “Privacy Shield” data-transfer agreement is flawed. We call upon the European Commission to address those flaws.
Access Now welcomes House bill to block changes to Rule 41
Access Now Welcomes House Bill to block changes to Rule 41
Access Now supports legislation to block changes to Rule 41
Access Now today announced support for S. 2952 Stopping Mass Hacking Act (SMH Act).
Nigeria withdraws controversial social media bill in victory for free expression
The Nigerian Senate withdrew a draconian bill today that would have sent people to jail for their posts on social media. Here’s our take.
Tech titans respond to demands to improve transparency around privacy and free expression
This week six global tech companies — including Vodafone and Kakao — responded to letters from Access Now demanding that they increase transparency around digital rights such as privacy and free expression.
When U.S. examines its foreign surveillance programs Congress must remember human rights are universal
Surveillance must respect basic human rights.
Access Now joins coalition of more than 70 NGOs to protect Net Neutrality in EU
A coalition of 72 NGOs from 25+ countries today call on European regulators to uphold strong Net Neutrality rules across all 28 member states.
U.S. Congress must act on government hacking, reject Rule 41
Congress must act on government hacking, reject changes to Rule 41.