Tag: misinformation
MeWe: What is the Facebook alternative that’s been growing as Trump supporters are banned on social media?
How does Parler control information? Access Now calls for transparency
Parler is building a reputation as a safe haven for right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists, with users sharing information on the platform that helped terrorists storm the U.S. Capitol. Access Now is calling for transparency on how its policies affect human rights.
A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
After much anticipation, the European Commission today, December 3, published the Communication on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) —  a new plan to ensure EU citizens are able to participate in democracy through informed decision-making, free from unlawful interference and manipulation.
Stop Trump’s pro-censorship FCC nominee
Action Alert: Trump is trying to appoint one of the worst, most dangerous FCC commissioners the United States has ever seen to gut protections for free speech online, and Mitch McConnell is speeding the Senate toward his confirmation.Â
EXPERT VIEWS – Gig workers to privacy laws: U.S. voters weigh in on tech issues
Is Facebook bad for democracy?
Civil society to U.S. Congress: don’t let disinformation run rampant
Access Now and public interest partners oppose the Online Content Policy Modernization Act, legislation that would hamper platforms’ ability to combat disinformation and hate speech.
Tell U.S. FCC: Don’t help Trump spread disinformation
Disinformation has no place in a democracy. Tell the FCC to reject President Trump’s effort to bully his fact-checkers and fundamentally change Section 230 — the legal backbone of the internet.
Access Now publishes U.S. digital rights agenda
Access Now releases its digital rights policy recommendations for the incoming U.S. president.
A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond
As the U.S. approaches its presidential election this November amidst an unprecedented public health emergency and racial justice movement, we urge the parties to address a series of digital rights issues.