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Global encryption day 2023

195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption

11 Jan 2016

195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption

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195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption
11 Jan 2016
195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption
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Global rights groups decry Facebook’s actions on Net Neutrality in India

6 Jan 2016

Today, 30 digital rights groups from around the globe released an open letter to Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg decrying Facebook’s recent actions concerning the Free Basics program in India.

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Global rights groups decry Facebook’s actions on Net Neutrality in India
6 Jan 2016
Global rights groups decry Facebook’s actions on Net Neutrality in India
Victory for digital equity: court upholds New York's broadband price cap for low-income families

Open letter to Mark Zuckerberg on Net Neutrality advocacy in India

6 Jan 2016

More than 30 groups from around the world have signed an open letter to Mark Zuckerberg regarding Facebook’s recent actions concerning the Free Basics program in India. The letter urges Facebook to meaningfully and respectfully engage with Net Neutrality advocates fighting for a free and open internet across the globe.

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Open letter to Mark Zuckerberg on Net Neutrality advocacy in India
6 Jan 2016
Open letter to Mark Zuckerberg on Net Neutrality advocacy in India
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Open letter to BlackBerry applauds rejecting backdoors in Pakistan, urges more action to protect human rights

22 Dec 2015

An open letter to BlackBerry applauds the company’s rejection of government backdoors in Pakistan, and urges BlackBerry and other companies to adopt policies that respect human rights.

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Open letter to BlackBerry applauds rejecting backdoors in Pakistan, urges more action to protect human rights
22 Dec 2015
Open letter to BlackBerry applauds rejecting backdoors in Pakistan, urges more action to protect human rights
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Open letter to BlackBerry on rejecting backdoors and protecting human rights

22 Dec 2015
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Open letter to BlackBerry on rejecting backdoors and protecting human rights
22 Dec 2015
Open letter to BlackBerry on rejecting backdoors and protecting human rights
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Access Now denounces passage of “cyber surveillance” bill in omnibus

18 Dec 2015

Congress today passed a cyber surveillance bill

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Access Now denounces passage of “cyber surveillance” bill in omnibus
18 Dec 2015
Access Now denounces passage of “cyber surveillance” bill in omnibus
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European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU

17 Dec 2015

The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a text that solidifies the EU’s leadership in developing user-centric data protection rules.

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European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU
17 Dec 2015
European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU
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Facebook improves authentic names policy to protect users

16 Dec 2015

On Tuesday, Facebook announced changes to its “authentic name” policy that are designed to help vulnerable users avoid harassment or having their accounts suspended.

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Facebook improves authentic names policy to protect users
16 Dec 2015
Facebook improves authentic names policy to protect users
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Access Now denounces inclusion of CISA text in omnibus spending bill

16 Dec 2015

Congress is taking a shortcut to sneak the dangerous CISA cyber-surveillance bill into law without the public knowing what’s going on.

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Access Now denounces inclusion of CISA text in omnibus spending bill
16 Dec 2015
Access Now denounces inclusion of CISA text in omnibus spending bill
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Nigerian and global rights groups urge Nigeria to drop social media bill

16 Dec 2015

Access Now joined a coalition of nearly 20 Nigerian, African, and international rights groups to deliver a letter to key officials in the Nigerian Senate, citing concerns about a new bill that threatens to criminalize free expression.

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Nigerian and global rights groups urge Nigeria to drop social media bill
16 Dec 2015
Nigerian and global rights groups urge Nigeria to drop social media bill