Tag: Jordan
Press Releases
Unsafe anywhere: attacked by Pegasus, women activists speak out
Front Line Defenders and Access Now’s new report, “Unsafe anywhere: women human rights defenders speak out about Pegasus attacks,” unpacks the first-hand experiences of women navigating an increasingly hostile and dangerous environment. …
17 January 2022
Blog
Internet shutdowns during exams: when MENA governments fail the test
National secondary and high school exams are a big deal in the Arab world. But when MENA governments cut off internet access nationwide to stop students from sharing exam answers, they also block access to essential online services.…
7 July 2021
Press Releases
UNHCR and WFP IrisGuard response letter
In response to reports that iris scan technology supplied by UK-registered company, IrisGuard, is being used by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in refugee camps and urban centers in Jordan, on…
19 May 2021
Press Releases
Letter: collection and use of refugees’ biometric data by UNHCR and WFP in Jordan
In response to reports that iris scan technology supplied by UK-registered company, IrisGuard, is being used by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in refugee camps and urban centers in Jordan, on 5…
5 May 2021
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Iris scanning of refugees is disproportionate and dangerous — What’s happening behind IrisGuard’s closed doors?
Refugees should not be required to hand over personal biometric data in exchange for basic needs such as purchasing food. However, iris scan tech is reportedly being used by the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (UNHCR) in Jordan.…
12 April 2021
Press Releases
Jordan’s internet throttling to censor protesters must end
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are issuing an urgent call to authorities in Jordan to immediately put an end to the practice of blocking internet access and digital communication platforms across the nation during public demonstrations. …
19 March 2021
Press Releases
Data exposed and exploited in Middle East and North Africa, new report explores
From Ramallah to Beirut, the private data of millions is at risk. Access Now’s new report Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa, explores the privacy dangers burgeoning in Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Tunisia.…
28 January 2021
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Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa
Access Now’s latest report, Exposed and exploited: Data protection in the Middle East and North Africa, explores how a lack of strong data protection in MENA countries is leaving people vulnerable to abuse and exploitation of their most personal information.…
28 January 2021
Blog
#DataProtectionDay in the MENA region: is there cause to celebrate?
Some countries are advancing data protection laws and policies, but not every initiative passes muster for protecting privacy. Here’s the status of key initiatives and the top five reasons why strong data protection is imperative in MENA and around the world.…
28 January 2020
Blog
Cybercrime law in Jordan: pushing back on new amendments that could harm free expression and violate privacy
Human rights activists and civil society organizations oppose updates to the law that could enable violation of rights and freedoms guaranteed by Jordan’s Constitution. …
19 February 2019
