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Tech and conflict
Transparency

Tech and conflict: a guide for responsible business conduct

18 May 2023

This guide is meant to help tech companies think through the impacts of their decisions in the context of conflict.

Guide
Tech and conflict: a guide for responsible business conduct
18 May 2023
Tech and conflict: a guide for responsible business conduct
Guide: How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
Privacy

How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)

26 Apr 2023

If you are in the EU, here are the simple three steps to opt out from TikTok’s targeted ads.

Guide
How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
26 Apr 2023
How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
Image: the internet
Privacy

Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

3 Nov 2022

“No more deceptive designs: dos and don’ts for responsible user experience practices” can help combat online manipulation.

Guide
Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design
3 Nov 2022
Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

Disinfo Defense

4 Aug 2022
Guide
Disinfo Defense
4 Aug 2022
Disinfo Defense
AI Act
Privacy

The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline

12 Jul 2022

A summary of our proposed amendments to the draft EU AI Act and a timeline of our related commentary and recommendations.

Guide
The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline
12 Jul 2022
The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline
KeepItOn Elections shutdown handbook header image
Freedom of Expression

Internet shutdowns and elections handbook: A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists

31 Mar 2021
Guide
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook: A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists
31 Mar 2021
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook: A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists
Freedom of Expression

Gobierno de Nicaragua busca criminalizar la protesta en línea

23 Sep 2020
Guide
Gobierno de Nicaragua busca criminalizar la protesta en línea
23 Sep 2020
Gobierno de Nicaragua busca criminalizar la protesta en línea
Freedom of Expression

Guía: cómo proteger los derechos humanos en la gobernanza de contenidos

11 May 2020
Guide
Guía: cómo proteger los derechos humanos en la gobernanza de contenidos
11 May 2020
Guía: cómo proteger los derechos humanos en la gobernanza de contenidos

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Access Now’s team of experts provide policymakers, companies, investors, and other decisionmakers targeted and practical guidance for developing policies and practices that uphold human rights.

Tech and conflict
Transparency

Tech and conflict: a guide for responsible business conduct

18 May 2023

This guide is meant to help tech companies think through the impacts of their decisions in the context of conflict.

Guide
Tech and conflict: a guide for responsible business conduct
18 May 2023
Tech and conflict: a guide for responsible business conduct
Guide: How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
Privacy

How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)

26 Apr 2023

If you are in the EU, here are the simple three steps to opt out from TikTok’s targeted ads.

Guide
How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
26 Apr 2023
How to get rid of targeted ads on TikTok (only in the EU)
Image: the internet
Privacy

Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

3 Nov 2022

“No more deceptive designs: dos and don’ts for responsible user experience practices” can help combat online manipulation.

Guide
Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design
3 Nov 2022
Stop the deception: dos and don’ts for responsible online design

Disinfo Defense

4 Aug 2022
Guide
Disinfo Defense
4 Aug 2022
Disinfo Defense
AI Act
Privacy

The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline

12 Jul 2022

A summary of our proposed amendments to the draft EU AI Act and a timeline of our related commentary and recommendations.

Guide
The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline
12 Jul 2022
The EU AI Act proposal: a timeline
KeepItOn Elections shutdown handbook header image
Freedom of Expression

Internet shutdowns and elections handbook: A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists

31 Mar 2021
Guide
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook: A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists
31 Mar 2021
Internet shutdowns and elections handbook: A guide for election observers, embassies, activists, and journalists
Freedom of Expression

Gobierno de Nicaragua busca criminalizar la protesta en línea

23 Sep 2020
Guide
Gobierno de Nicaragua busca criminalizar la protesta en línea
23 Sep 2020
Gobierno de Nicaragua busca criminalizar la protesta en línea
Freedom of Expression

Guía: cómo proteger los derechos humanos en la gobernanza de contenidos

11 May 2020
Guide
Guía: cómo proteger los derechos humanos en la gobernanza de contenidos
11 May 2020
Guía: cómo proteger los derechos humanos en la gobernanza de contenidos

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