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The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.

25 Jun 2022

Access Now condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, and warns against digital surveillance of people’s reproductive health decisions.

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The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.
25 Jun 2022
The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.
#KeepItOn Report - The return of digital authoritarianism: internet shutdowns in 2021

#KeepItOn: U.N. spotlights global impacts of internet shutdowns with new report

23 Jun 2022

OHCHR has joined civil society’s wave of pressure to elevate the devastating impacts of internet shutdowns through its new internet shutdowns report.

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#KeepItOn: U.N. spotlights global impacts of internet shutdowns with new report
23 Jun 2022
#KeepItOn: U.N. spotlights global impacts of internet shutdowns with new report
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Compromise at last — U.S. bipartisan data privacy bill is positive step towards tackling discrimination

23 Jun 2022

Access Now is encouraged by the introduction of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.

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Compromise at last — U.S. bipartisan data privacy bill is positive step towards tackling discrimination
23 Jun 2022
Compromise at last — U.S. bipartisan data privacy bill is positive step towards tackling discrimination
Shutdowns in Myanmar

Internet shutdowns hide atrocities: people in Myanmar need global action

23 Jun 2022

International actors must do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar.

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Internet shutdowns hide atrocities: people in Myanmar need global action
23 Jun 2022
Internet shutdowns hide atrocities: people in Myanmar need global action
Shutdowns in Myanmar

Open call to all international actors: do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar

23 Jun 2022

International actors must do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar

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Open call to all international actors: do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar
23 Jun 2022
Open call to all international actors: do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar
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In a bittersweet ruling, EU Court of Justice allows EU-wide border surveillance scheme but clarifies its limits

21 Jun 2022

Despite years of Access Now campaigning against the PNR Directive, the CJEU has ruled that the Directive is compatible with EU law and human rights.

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In a bittersweet ruling, EU Court of Justice allows EU-wide border surveillance scheme but clarifies its limits
21 Jun 2022
In a bittersweet ruling, EU Court of Justice allows EU-wide border surveillance scheme but clarifies its limits
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Eyes on Kenya: government must uphold commitment to connectivity during elections

21 Jun 2022

Access Now is urging authorities in Kenya to uphold their commitment to accessible internet during the upcoming presidential election.

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Eyes on Kenya: government must uphold commitment to connectivity during elections
21 Jun 2022
Eyes on Kenya: government must uphold commitment to connectivity during elections
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End the impunity: police surveillance and hacking in India must be eradicated

17 Jun 2022

The Indian parliament and the judiciary must immediately initiate independent and transparent investigations into illegal hacking and surveillance. 

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End the impunity: police surveillance and hacking in India must be eradicated
17 Jun 2022
End the impunity: police surveillance and hacking in India must be eradicated
#KeepItOn during elections

U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises

15 Jun 2022

Access Now welcomes a U.N. expert statement released at the conclusion of RightsCon 2022 that draws attention to digital rights in conflict and crises.

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U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises
15 Jun 2022
U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises
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RightsCon 2022: from internet shutdowns to digital repression, session videos now publicly available

15 Jun 2022

Access Now recently hosted the 11th edition of RightsCon. Watch many of the session videos — now available on Access Now’s YouTube channel.

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RightsCon 2022: from internet shutdowns to digital repression, session videos now publicly available
15 Jun 2022
RightsCon 2022: from internet shutdowns to digital repression, session videos now publicly available