Tag: Business & Human Rights
NSO Group responds to human rights violations, but comes up short
More is needed from NSO Group than self-serving claptrap.
Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
We’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.
Blackstone should hit brakes on NSO spyware deal
The Blackstone Group has a legal responsibility to respect human rights, and a moral duty to avoid profiting off human rights violations.
Tell Blackstone: human rights abuses are a bad investment
Take action now to help make sure The Blackstone Group’s next investment does not put more surveillance technology in the hands of oppressive regimes.
Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?
Kenya’s telcos have both the duty and capacity to push back against any government orders for a network disruption. Here’s how they can do it.
Access Now at the United Nations: spyware in UAE, surveillance in France, and shutdowns in Africa
Read our submissions to the United Nations on digital rights in Israel, the UAE, France, Burundi, and Mali.
Open NGO Letter to EU Member States and Institutions Regarding the Export of Surveillance Equipment
EU-made electronic surveillance equipment is still exported to authoritarian countries. We strongly urge all EU member states to safeguard human rights.
U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.
Italy to Revoke Export License for Cyber Surveillance Company
Access Now announces RightsCon Toronto: May 16-18, 2018
RightsCon Toronto 2018 will take place from Wednesday, May 16 to Friday, May 18, 2018, at the Beanfield Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.