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At the U.N., a new push to end surveillance of protesters — and protect their lawyers

7 Jul 2021

Digital surveillance is threatening the right to protest worldwide. U.N. human rights expert Clément Voule is fighting for strong encryption and tight restrictions on the use of spyware. Here’s why that push is important for human rights lawyers and the activists they represent.

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At the U.N., a new push to end surveillance of protesters — and protect their lawyers
7 Jul 2021
At the U.N., a new push to end surveillance of protesters — and protect their lawyers
Digital rights

To protect privacy in the digital age, world governments can and must do more

25 Jan 2021

The latest U.N. privacy resolution does not go far enough, missing the opportunity to respond firmly to the human rights threats posed by systemic racism, artificial intelligence, facial recognition technology, and other key technological and social developments.

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To protect privacy in the digital age, world governments can and must do more
25 Jan 2021
To protect privacy in the digital age, world governments can and must do more
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EU Court decides on two major “right to be forgotten” cases: there are no winners here

23 Oct 2019

Despite widespread reporting that two recent rulings on the “right to be forgotten” represent a victory for Google and free expression, concerns remain about human rights and the power of private companies to decide how content is discovered online.

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EU Court decides on two major “right to be forgotten” cases: there are no winners here
23 Oct 2019
EU Court decides on two major “right to be forgotten” cases: there are no winners here
United Nations Human Rights Concil

Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

23 Aug 2018

We identify six areas for digital rights in which the new U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights could have a key and definitive voice during her tenure.

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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
23 Aug 2018
Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

Una receta para censurar Internet en América Latina

27 Oct 2017

Brasil, Paraguay y Venezuela intentan censurar la crítica a los políticos en Internet con peligrosos proyectos de ley.

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Una receta para censurar Internet en América Latina
27 Oct 2017
Una receta para censurar Internet en América Latina

U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters

3 Jul 2017

Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.

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U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
3 Jul 2017
U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters

Europol supports encryption. We can relax now… right?

7 Jul 2016

Even if the tide is turning with regard to banning encryption, Europol may seek other “practical solutions” that increase its authority to access individuals’ private information and put our digital security at risk.

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Europol supports encryption. We can relax now… right?
7 Jul 2016
Europol supports encryption. We can relax now… right?
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Nameless Coalition calls on Facebook to change its real name policy

5 Oct 2015
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Nameless Coalition calls on Facebook to change its real name policy
5 Oct 2015
Nameless Coalition calls on Facebook to change its real name policy
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Rafael Correa: y u so mad at the internet?

12 Feb 2015

In a worrying move against freedom of expression on the internet, Ecuador’s president Rafael Correa publicly shamed critics for their statements on social networks and asked his supporters to attack them online. Digital rights organizations worldwide, including Access, issued this statement condemning the president’s disturbing reaction.

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Rafael Correa: y u so mad at the internet?
12 Feb 2015
Rafael Correa: y u so mad at the internet?