Press ReleasesPrivacyGlobal coalition from five nations demands “Five Eyes” respect encryptionA 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.…30 June 2017
BlogPrivacyThe European Commission is thinking… about government hackingEurope is exploring ways to bypass MLATs. Any system for cross-border access to data must increase protections for fundamental rights.…26 June 2017
Press ReleasesPrivacyAccess Now urges officials not to abandon human rights at secretive “Five Eyes” meetingThe secretive meeting may undermine encryption and human rights in the name of all-powerful surveillance.…23 June 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionSupreme Court of Brazil holds hearings on blocking appsIs blocking WhatsApp consistent with the freedom of communication and the rights guaranteed under the Marco Civil da Internet?…2 June 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionWatch out: bad regulation of OTT services can risk your rightsForce-fitting telecom-style rules onto internet content and services can have profoundly negative implications for users’ rights.…11 May 2017
Press ReleasesPrivacyAccess Now responds to Director Comey’s termination: New FBI director must respect human rightsThe change in leadership at one of the United States’ top intelligence agencies will have repercussions for vulnerable individuals and communities around the world.…10 May 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionBloqueos de aplicaciones: una práctica abusiva en LatinoaméricaEste tipo de decisiones tomadas por legisladores y jueces sin el correspondiente análisis, ponen en riesgo el ejercicio de los derechos digitales de los usuarios.…10 May 2017
BlogDigital SecurityWe need digital security for all the things — and privacy for all the peopleLast week we filed a legal complaint about an internet-connected sex toy. Here’s why.…9 May 2017
BlogFreedom of ExpressionFrench election: What does a Macron presidency mean for human rights?Our analysis and recommendations as we look ahead to a Macron presidency.…8 May 2017
BlogPrivacyA diagnosis: Why current proposals to fix the MLAT system won’t workA “bypass” operation for MLATs won’t save the patient (or protect human rights).…2 May 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsYahoo case shows we need better solutions to the global data breach problemEven in the absence of laws requiring swift disclosure of breaches, government agencies can do more to protect internet users.…16 March 2017
Press ReleasesPrivacyAccess Now welcomes Encryption Working Group’s year-end report‘Star Wars’ is teaching a new generation that it’s impossible to keep vulnerabilities secret. The Encryption Working Group is sharing that lesson with the U.S. Congress.…20 December 2016
