Tag: Encryption
The EU must act now to protect privacy and encryption from Canada’s overreaching Bill C-22
Access Now, alongside several European civil society organisations, are urging Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, European Union commissioners, and members of the European Parliament to push for changes to Canada’s Bill-C22, the Lawful Access Act.
Open letter from European civil society organisations on encryption and privacy threats in Canada’s Bill C-22
We, the undersigned organisations and experts, write to urge you to act before Canada’s Senate completes its consideration of Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, and to press Canada to remove the bill’s surveillance capability mandates and its blanket data retention regime.
Africa Policy and Advocacy Manager Naro Omo Osagie explains the looming threat of anti-encryption policies
Why client-side scanning on encrypted platforms is a lose-lose propositionÂ
Regulators worldwide have been pushing client-side scanning (CSS) as a way to examine encrypted communications. But this system still undermines people’s privacy and security by circumventing end-to-end encryption, as we explain.
How Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws entrap people online
As we mark the IDAHOBIT 2025, we highlight research on Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws and show how they can lead to digital entrapment and human rights violations.
Combating digital threats to safeguard press freedom
Civil society must have a seat at the EU Technology Roadmap table
All stakeholders need to work together to find long-term solutions to complex societal issues, which are based on scientific evidence, and are respectful of rights.
Joint letter on Swedish Data Storage and Access to Electronic Information legislation
Swedish authorities must reject legislation that would force companies to undermine the encryption of their services.
How WhatsApp ate the world
