Tag: Free Expression
Indian government must withdraw the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, to protect fundamental rights
International group of organisations and experts urge DoT, India to withdraw the Telecommunications Bill, 2023, and protect fundamental rights
India’s rushed telco bill must be amended to protect human rights
India’s Telecommunications Bill, 2023 threatens open, secure, and unhindered internet access.
Internet shutdowns and the UDHR: why internet access matters for human rights in the digital age
On the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, we explain why stopping internet shutdowns is key for upholding fundamental human rights in the digital age.
UNESCO’s guidelines for governing digital platforms: our remaining concerns
Access Now has been following with concern UNESCO’s efforts to create global content governance guidelines. With the release of the final version, our concerns persist.
Directrices de la UNESCO para la gobernanza de las plataformas digitales: las discusiones pendientes
Access Now ha seguido con preocupación los esfuerzos liderados por la UNESCO para crear unas directrices globales para la regulación de las plataformas digitales.
Spyware in Serbia: civil society under attack
Access Now and our partners have discovered that civil society in Serbia have been targeted with invasive spyware technology. Here’s what we know.
Slipping down the authoritarian hole: Nepal must lift the TikTok ban
Nepal must reverse its ban on TikTok and publish recent directives for social media platforms.
How Israel is shutting down the internet in Gaza
Precise interpretation of the DSA matters especially when people’s lives are at risk in Gaza and Israel
The Digital Service Act (DSA) must not be exploited in times of conflict or crisis. The E.U. must respect due process when enforcing the DSA during ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Civil society organizations’ call for tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights in times of crisis
Together with human rights and civil society organisations, we call for tech companies to respect Palestinian digital rights.