Release Type: Press Releases
Shutting down the internet shouldn’t be so easy
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.
No impunity for American companies committing rights violations, says civil society to U.S. Supreme Court
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.
Civil society calls on telcos to keep demonstrators connected during U.S. election
Access Now and public interest partners urge wireless providers to ensure adequate wireless capacity during the November U.S. election.
As Nigeria protests, the government must uphold connectivity
As Nigeria protests, it is imperative that President Muhammadu Buhari ensures stable, open access to the internet and digital communication channels throughout the nation.
أكسس ناو تنشر “مكافحة الأخبار الزائفة والدّفاع عن حرّية التعبير خلال أزمة كوفيد-19: توصيات للدّول”
Civil society urges U.S. FCC to protect privacy
Access Now joined public interest partners in calling on the FCC to uphold Customer Proprietary Network Information privacy protections.
#NosVenLaCara: La Municipalidad de La Victoria en Lima tiene que proteger nuestros datos biométricos
Democracy in demise: Trump Administration puppet Ajit Pai says FCC will interpret Section 230
Access Now strongly condemns the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s decision to interpret Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Closing the digital divide: new bill can get Indigenous populations online
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.
Pour des élections justes en Guinée? Gardez l’internet ouvert
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.