Tag: Apple
Understanding differential privacy and why it matters for digital rights
For at-risk users, privacy is vital for safety and the exercise of human rights. Our analysis examines a promising approach to protecting privacy, and how it can be used responsibly.
Activists tell Obama to call off attack on encryption
Access Now delivered thousands of signatures to the White House in a petition asking U.S. President Obama to call off the attack on iPhone security.
The Apple fight is about all of us
Joint statement on FBI v. Apple case by Access Now, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Access Now and Wickr file amicus brief in support of Apple and human rights
A loss for Apple in this case is a loss for human rights around the world.
The FBI is out to undermine fundamental human rights. Access Now stands with Apple.
Access Now filed an amicus brief in the Central District of California in support of Apple.
Access Now supports Apple in crypto unlocking case
Forcing Apple to weaken its iPhone security would set dangerous legal precedent that runs contrary to international human rights law and would give oppressive regimes political cover to demand the same authority. Access Now supports Apple and opposes the U.S. government’s actions.
U.S. DOJ pressure on Apple will undermine encryption, harm human rights
The U.S. Department of Justice is asking Apple to re-engineer the iPhone operating system so it is more vulnerable to a brute-force attack, citing the need to fight terrorism. This dangerous request runs contrary to international human rights law and provides political cover for oppressive regimes to seek the same authority.
Access welcomes internet companies announcement in fight for surveillance reform
This morning eight major internet companies — AOL, Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo! — issued a broad and powerful call for surveillance reform. The joint statement represents the strongest stance yet by U.S. internet companies on government surveillance and has the potential to shift the debate in Washington.