Tag: Business & Human Rights
Access Now welcomes statement on shutdowns by telecoms and internet giants
Leading internet and telecommunications giants issued a strong rebuke of the use of internet shutdowns worldwide.
Facebook Messenger joins e2e bandwagon
The industry-wide movement toward more secure options is a huge win for human rights. If you’re looking at encrypted messaging services, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Access Now announces RightsCon Brussels 2017: March 29-31
We’re excited to bring RightsCon to Europe. Here’s why.
U.N. passes landmark resolution condemning internet shutdowns
The document condemns internet shutdowns and renews earlier resolutions that declared, unequivocally, that human rights apply online just as they do offline.
EU “trilogues” consultation: A foot in the door for transparency
Making Europe’s “trialogues” process more transparent could help make the government more accountable to the public, which could in turn positively impact digital rights.
Access Now’s digital rights agenda for the 32nd session of the U.N. Human Rights Council
Here’s what we’re prioritizing this week at the 32nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
U.N. expert aims to help businesses globally defend your digital rights
U.N. Special Rapporteur David Kaye maps out the pathway for developing global business standards to defend free expression and privacy in the digital age.
The laws that let internet shutdowns happen
Internet shutdowns violate human rights. Here’s why they keep happening anyway.
Tencent shareholders: have you checked your company’s digital rights record?
Let’s make sure Tencent’s major shareholders are aware of the work that needs to be done to improve the company’s digital rights record.
The TTIP leaks: what does it mean for your digital rights?
Documents leaked from ongoing, highly secretive negotiations between the United States and Europe reveal that human rights remain at risk, progress is slow, and we’re still not sure what the final outcome will be.