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195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption
195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption
Global rights groups decry Facebook’s actions on Net Neutrality in India
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.
Open letter to Mark Zuckerberg on Net Neutrality advocacy in India
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.
Open letter to BlackBerry applauds rejecting backdoors in Pakistan, urges more action to protect human rights
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.
Open letter to BlackBerry on rejecting backdoors and protecting human rights
Access Now denounces passage of “cyber surveillance” bill in omnibus
Congress today passed a cyber surveillance bill
European Parliament approves new rules for data protection in the EU
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.
Facebook improves authentic names policy to protect users
On Tuesday, Facebook announced changes to its “authentic name” policy that are designed to help vulnerable users avoid harassment or having their accounts suspended.
Access Now denounces inclusion of CISA text in omnibus spending bill
Congress is taking a shortcut to sneak the dangerous CISA cyber-surveillance bill into law without the public knowing what’s going on.
Nigerian and global rights groups urge Nigeria to drop social media bill
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.