Release Type: Press Releases
The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.
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.
#KeepItOn: U.N. spotlights global impacts of internet shutdowns with new report
OHCHR has joined civil society’s wave of pressure to elevate the devastating impacts of internet shutdowns through its new internet shutdowns report.
Compromise at last — U.S. bipartisan data privacy bill is positive step towards tackling discrimination
Access Now is encouraged by the introduction of the American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Internet shutdowns hide atrocities: people in Myanmar need global action
International actors must do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar.
Open call to all international actors: do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar
International actors must do more to stop internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings in Myanmar
In a bittersweet ruling, EU Court of Justice allows EU-wide border surveillance scheme but clarifies its limits
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.
Eyes on Kenya: government must uphold commitment to connectivity during elections
Access Now is urging authorities in Kenya to uphold their commitment to accessible internet during the upcoming presidential election.
End the impunity: police surveillance and hacking in India must be eradicated
The Indian parliament and the judiciary must immediately initiate independent and transparent investigations into illegal hacking and surveillance.
U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises
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.
RightsCon 2022: from internet shutdowns to digital repression, session videos now publicly available
Access Now recently hosted the 11th edition of RightsCon. Watch many of the session videos — now available on Access Now’s YouTube channel.