Tag: #KeepItOn
If an internet shutdown changed your life, you may be able to help us stop them
We’re launching a new project to collect stories of people impacted by internet shutdowns. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Launching STOP: the #KeepItOn internet shutdown tracker
Our new internet shutdown tracker reveals that the number of shutdowns continue to rise around the world.
Democratic Republic of Congo orders telco Orange to slow internet capacity
Internet shutdowns of all kinds interfere with fundamental rights. We call on the government to cease the slowdown, and urge Orange Cameroon to push back.
As polls close, Kenya upholds freedom of expression by keeping internet on
There are still crucial moments to come in the election, but for now the information is flowing.
Update: Major regulator in Kenya pledges not to shut down internet
The Communications Authority and an opposition candidate condemned internet shutdowns, but wavered on hate speech. It’s time for the president to speak out.
Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency
We’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.
Connectivity problems raise red flags ahead of Venezuelan elections
Is the government attempting to muzzle online speech and cut off access to information?
Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?
Kenya’s telcos have both the duty and capacity to push back against any government orders for a network disruption. Here’s how they can do it.
Access Now at the United Nations: spyware in UAE, surveillance in France, and shutdowns in Africa
Read our submissions to the United Nations on digital rights in Israel, the UAE, France, Burundi, and Mali.
New research shows why Kenya must #KeepitOn during election
An internet shutdown would have a devastating impact on Kenya’s booming digital economy and human rights.