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U.S.-Canadian firm Sandvine fosters Russian censorship infrastructure

3 Jun 2022

Sandvine has been providing Russia with DPI tech that enables surveillance and censorship. We call on Sandvine to withdraw its technology from Russia, and urge the U.S. to launch an investigation and pursue robust regulations for abusive technology.

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U.S.-Canadian firm Sandvine fosters Russian censorship infrastructure
3 Jun 2022
U.S.-Canadian firm Sandvine fosters Russian censorship infrastructure
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Don’t help Putin and Lukashenko silence anti-war voices

29 Mar 2022

Despots like Putin and Lukashenko rule by isolating and lying to their people. Here are four strategies to fight disinformation and protect anti-war voices in Russia and Belarus.

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Don’t help Putin and Lukashenko silence anti-war voices
29 Mar 2022
Don’t help Putin and Lukashenko silence anti-war voices
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Update: internet access, censorship, and the Myanmar coup

18 Mar 2022

The Myanmar military is consolidating control over the telecom sector, expanding surveillance and invading privacy. The telecom sector must push back.

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Update: internet access, censorship, and the Myanmar coup
18 Mar 2022
Update: internet access, censorship, and the Myanmar coup
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The Shutdown podcast

16 Mar 2022
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The Shutdown podcast
16 Mar 2022
The Shutdown podcast
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What the tech sector can do to respect human rights in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and beyond

10 Mar 2022

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates to war, the tech sector must do more than merely comply with sanctions. Here are our recommendations for mitigating human rights harms. 

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What the tech sector can do to respect human rights in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and beyond
10 Mar 2022
What the tech sector can do to respect human rights in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, and beyond
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Dear Apple shareholders: you have the power to ensure “People Come First” globally

1 Mar 2022

Ahead of Apple’s annual shareholder meeting, we are urging Apple shareholders to demand the company provide meaningful transparency on government censorship demands — all around the world. Here’s why every shareholder should vote yes on Shareholder Proposal 6.

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Dear Apple shareholders: you have the power to ensure “People Come First” globally
1 Mar 2022
Dear Apple shareholders: you have the power to ensure “People Come First” globally
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What Turkmenistan internet shutdowns tell us about digital repression in Central Asia

7 Dec 2021

Turkmenistan internet shutdowns are extreme. Here’s why the international community must take action to combat the wave of online censorship engulfing Central Asia.

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What Turkmenistan internet shutdowns tell us about digital repression in Central Asia
7 Dec 2021
What Turkmenistan internet shutdowns tell us about digital repression in Central Asia
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Internet shutdowns and blockings continue to hide atrocities of military coup in Sudan

23 Nov 2021

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are again calling on authorities in Sudan to immediately restore full access to the internet and all communication services.

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Internet shutdowns and blockings continue to hide atrocities of military coup in Sudan
23 Nov 2021
Internet shutdowns and blockings continue to hide atrocities of military coup in Sudan
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Human rights organizations call on Libyan authorities to rescind the new cybercrime law

10 Nov 2021

We, along with a coalition of civil society organisations, call upon Libyan authorities to rescind the cybercrime law recently adopted by the Libyan House of Representatives.

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Human rights organizations call on Libyan authorities to rescind the new cybercrime law
10 Nov 2021
Human rights organizations call on Libyan authorities to rescind the new cybercrime law
Indonesia MR5 Amicus Brief

Kazakhstan’s plan to require tech platform “localization” opens door to censorship

2 Nov 2021

Access Now urges Kazakhstan’s government to reject a plan to require tech platform localization as it would open the door to censorship.

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Kazakhstan’s plan to require tech platform “localization” opens door to censorship
2 Nov 2021
Kazakhstan’s plan to require tech platform “localization” opens door to censorship