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Shutting down the internet shouldn’t be so easy

22 Oct 2020

Access Now applauds a new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress that would help curtail the president’s ability to shut down the internet.

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Shutting down the internet shouldn’t be so easy
22 Oct 2020
Shutting down the internet shouldn’t be so easy
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No impunity for American companies committing rights violations, says civil society to U.S. Supreme Court

22 Oct 2020

Access Now joined civil society organizations in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hold American companies liable for human rights violations committed abroad via the Alien Tort Statute.

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No impunity for American companies committing rights violations, says civil society to U.S. Supreme Court
22 Oct 2020
No impunity for American companies committing rights violations, says civil society to U.S. Supreme Court
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Civil society calls on telcos to keep demonstrators connected during U.S. election

21 Oct 2020

Access Now and public interest partners urge wireless providers to ensure adequate wireless capacity during the November U.S. election.

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Civil society calls on telcos to keep demonstrators connected during U.S. election
21 Oct 2020
Civil society calls on telcos to keep demonstrators connected during U.S. election
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As Nigeria protests, the government must uphold connectivity

21 Oct 2020

As Nigeria protests, it is imperative that President Muhammadu Buhari ensures stable, open access to the internet and digital communication channels throughout the nation.

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As Nigeria protests, the government must uphold connectivity
21 Oct 2020
As Nigeria protests, the government must uphold connectivity
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أكسس ناو تنشر “مكافحة الأخبار الزائفة والدّفاع عن حرّية التعبير خلال أزمة كوفيد-19: توصيات للدّول”

20 Oct 2020
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أكسس ناو تنشر “مكافحة الأخبار الزائفة والدّفاع عن حرّية التعبير خلال أزمة كوفيد-19: توصيات للدّول”
20 Oct 2020
أكسس ناو تنشر “مكافحة الأخبار الزائفة والدّفاع عن حرّية التعبير خلال أزمة كوفيد-19: توصيات للدّول”
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Civil society urges U.S. FCC to protect privacy

19 Oct 2020

Access Now joined public interest partners in calling on the FCC to uphold Customer Proprietary Network Information privacy protections.

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Civil society urges U.S. FCC to protect privacy
19 Oct 2020
Civil society urges U.S. FCC to protect privacy

#NosVenLaCara: La Municipalidad de La Victoria en Lima tiene que proteger nuestros datos biométricos

16 Oct 2020
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#NosVenLaCara: La Municipalidad de La Victoria en Lima tiene que proteger nuestros datos biométricos
16 Oct 2020
#NosVenLaCara: La Municipalidad de La Victoria en Lima tiene que proteger nuestros datos biométricos
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Democracy in demise: Trump Administration puppet Ajit Pai says FCC will interpret Section 230

15 Oct 2020

Access Now strongly condemns the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s decision to interpret Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

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Democracy in demise: Trump Administration puppet Ajit Pai says FCC will interpret Section 230
15 Oct 2020
Democracy in demise: Trump Administration puppet Ajit Pai says FCC will interpret Section 230

Closing the digital divide: new bill can get Indigenous populations online

15 Oct 2020

Access Now endorses the Extending Tribal Broadband Priority Act of 2020, legislation that would require the Federal Communications Commission to create additional time for Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to apply for spectrum licenses.

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Closing the digital divide: new bill can get Indigenous populations online
15 Oct 2020
Closing the digital divide: new bill can get Indigenous populations online

Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert

15 Oct 2020

Pour que les élections présidentielles de la République de Guinée soient justes et démocratiques, le président Alpha Condé doit garantir un accès à Internet stable et ouvert avant, pendant et après le jour du scrutin – prévu le 18 octobre 2020.

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Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert
15 Oct 2020
Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert