Tag: Encryption
Global coalition from five nations demands “Five Eyes” respect encryption
A five-nation coalition of NGOs and security experts is warning the “Five Eyes” against colluding to mandate “backdoors” in the technology and systems we rely on to keep us safe.
Don’t Let the “Five Eyes” Break Encryption
Officials from some of the world’s most powerful governments are meeting in Canada this week to discuss proposals that would undermine cybersecurity while increasing surveillance and censorship. Stand together with 300+ global experts to protect strong encryption by tweeting the open letter to each of the Five Eyes governments.
The European Commission is thinking… about government hacking
Europe is exploring ways to bypass MLATs. Any system for cross-border access to data must increase protections for fundamental rights.
Access Now urges officials not to abandon human rights at secretive “Five Eyes” meeting
The secretive meeting may undermine encryption and human rights in the name of all-powerful surveillance.
Supreme Court of Brazil holds hearings on blocking apps
Is blocking WhatsApp consistent with the freedom of communication and the rights guaranteed under the Marco Civil da Internet?
Watch out: bad regulation of OTT services can risk your rights
Force-fitting telecom-style rules onto internet content and services can have profoundly negative implications for users’ rights.
Access Now responds to Director Comey’s termination: New FBI director must respect human rights
The change in leadership at one of the United States’ top intelligence agencies will have repercussions for vulnerable individuals and communities around the world.
Bloqueos de aplicaciones: una práctica abusiva en Latinoamérica
Este tipo de decisiones tomadas por legisladores y jueces sin el correspondiente análisis, ponen en riesgo el ejercicio de los derechos digitales de los usuarios.
We need digital security for all the things — and privacy for all the people
Last week we filed a legal complaint about an internet-connected sex toy. Here’s why.
French election: What does a Macron presidency mean for human rights?
Our analysis and recommendations as we look ahead to a Macron presidency.