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Worrying setback in European Court Delfi decision for online free expression and innovation

16 Jun 2015

Access denounces the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights against the news website Delfi.ee.

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Worrying setback in European Court Delfi decision for online free expression and innovation
16 Jun 2015
Worrying setback in European Court Delfi decision for online free expression and innovation
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As Privacy Regulation moves to trialogue, Access Now warns of dangerous loopholes in Council text

15 Jun 2015

Access welcomes the much-anticipated decision of European Ministers in charge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to conclude their position on this crucial reform and allow for the start of trialogue.

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As Privacy Regulation moves to trialogue, Access Now warns of dangerous loopholes in Council text
15 Jun 2015
As Privacy Regulation moves to trialogue, Access Now warns of dangerous loopholes in Council text
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Access Now denounces passage of “French Patriot Act” as assault on human rights

9 Jun 2015

Access denounces the passage of the so-called “French Patriot Act” by the Senate in France.

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Access Now denounces passage of “French Patriot Act” as assault on human rights
9 Jun 2015
Access Now denounces passage of “French Patriot Act” as assault on human rights
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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection

2 Jun 2015

Access congratulates the United States Senate for approving the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015.

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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
2 Jun 2015
Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Advancing Legislation to End Bulk Collection

1 Jun 2015

Access today congratulates the United States Senate, which voted 77-17 to advance the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015.

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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Advancing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
1 Jun 2015
Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Advancing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
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New UN report on encryption a triumph for free expression online

29 May 2015

Access hails the new report by UN human rights expert David Kaye that defends the use of encryption as necessary for free expression, and that affirms digital security as essential for the broader advancement of human rights.

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New UN report on encryption a triumph for free expression online
29 May 2015
New UN report on encryption a triumph for free expression online
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EU member states pressure European Parliament to sell out on Net Neutrality

28 May 2015

For the last two months, the EU Commission, the EU Parliament, and representatives of the EU member states (Council) have gathered almost every week to try to strike a deal on the Telecoms Single Market (TSM).

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EU member states pressure European Parliament to sell out on Net Neutrality
28 May 2015
EU member states pressure European Parliament to sell out on Net Neutrality
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International community presses island nation of Nauru on free expression, internet blocking

26 May 2015

Human rights concerns raised by restrictive new criminal law and treatment of asylum seekers

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International community presses island nation of Nauru on free expression, internet blocking
26 May 2015
International community presses island nation of Nauru on free expression, internet blocking
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Senate Vote Signals the End of Bulk Collection

24 May 2015

The United States Senate tonight failed to move forward legislation to reform or extend certain surveillance authorities in the USA PATRIOT Act.

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Senate Vote Signals the End of Bulk Collection
24 May 2015
Senate Vote Signals the End of Bulk Collection
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People in Crimea can use Gmail again

23 May 2015

Access applauds the recent decision by U.S. government agencies to modify sanctions to allow the export of vital technologies to Crimea once again.

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People in Crimea can use Gmail again
23 May 2015
People in Crimea can use Gmail again