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The EU Commission should strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield. Here’s why.

18 Sep 2019

By terminating the EU-US Privacy Shield, the EU Commission can help protect people’s rights and live up to its status as a global leader on the protection of personal data.

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The EU Commission should strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield. Here’s why.
18 Sep 2019
The EU Commission should strike down the EU-US Privacy Shield. Here’s why.
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The bad, the good, and the hopeful on surveillance reform

17 Jan 2018

The U.S. Senate passed — and President Trump has signed into law — a bill that will extend and expand invasive surveillance programs like PRISM and Upstream. But we have reason to be hopeful that this fight is not over.

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The bad, the good, and the hopeful on surveillance reform
17 Jan 2018
The bad, the good, and the hopeful on surveillance reform

U.S. Congress finally moves on surveillance reform, but it may be too little, too late

24 Oct 2017

Here’s a look at what’s on the table for surveillance reform in the U.S., and how Congress should proceed to protect human rights and global commerce.

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U.S. Congress finally moves on surveillance reform, but it may be too little, too late
24 Oct 2017
U.S. Congress finally moves on surveillance reform, but it may be too little, too late
U.S. Congressional briefing

Access Now testimony before EESC on “Exchanging and Protecting Personal Data in a Globalized World”

8 Sep 2017

When data travels, protection should travel with it. Easier said than done; in reality legal protections don’t travel with us, let alone our personal data.

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Access Now testimony before EESC on “Exchanging and Protecting Personal Data in a Globalized World”
8 Sep 2017
Access Now testimony before EESC on “Exchanging and Protecting Personal Data in a Globalized World”

How to make an MLAT “safe harbor” safe for users

15 Jun 2017

Any “safe harbor” mechanism for bypassing the MLAT system must entail increasing protections for human rights.

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How to make an MLAT “safe harbor” safe for users
15 Jun 2017
How to make an MLAT “safe harbor” safe for users
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The U.S. has to stop spying without protecting human rights. Fixing Section 702 is a start.

26 May 2017

Today more than 30 major companies and organizations joined the effort to reform Section 702 the U.S. FISA Amendments Act (FAA).

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The U.S. has to stop spying without protecting human rights. Fixing Section 702 is a start.
26 May 2017
The U.S. has to stop spying without protecting human rights. Fixing Section 702 is a start.
European Ombudsman surveillance

French election: What does a Macron presidency mean for human rights?

8 May 2017

Our analysis and recommendations as we look ahead to a Macron presidency.

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French election: What does a Macron presidency mean for human rights?
8 May 2017
French election: What does a Macron presidency mean for human rights?
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First 100 Days of human rights violations

28 Apr 2017

The first 100 days of the Trump administration have been a disaster for privacy and free expression, with consequences for people all across the globe. Here’s how we’re fighting back.

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First 100 Days of human rights violations
28 Apr 2017
First 100 Days of human rights violations
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The state of EU-US data transfer, in a tweet

8 Feb 2017

The Privacy Shield was flawed from the beginning and the recent changes in US law and policy only add insult to injury.

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The state of EU-US data transfer, in a tweet
8 Feb 2017
The state of EU-US data transfer, in a tweet
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New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights

30 Jan 2017

The U.S. “NAP” addresses human rights issues in the ICT sector, but it doesn’t go far enough.

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New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights
30 Jan 2017
New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights