BlogPrivacyWhat happened with the CLOUD Act (and what comes next)The poorly drafted CLOUD Act doesn’t have adequate privacy protections for people in the U.S. or other countries. What do we do now?…27 March 2018
BlogPrivacyU.S. Microsoft Ireland case shows need for privacy safeguards in cross-border access to dataAny system that permits governments to access data abroad must be built on human rights protections and account for the law of the countries involved.…27 February 2018
BlogPrivacyNew U.S. CLOUD Act is a threat to global privacyThis bill would give law enforcement around the globe — particularly in the U.S. — more access to users’ private data without sufficient privacy protections. …7 February 2018
BlogPrivacyEurope is consulting stakeholders on cross-border access to e-evidence. Here’s what we told them.The European Commission will soon introduce legislation on cross-border access to electronic evidence. That legislation must protect human rights.…24 January 2018
BlogPrivacyA new law could change the U.S. approach to cross-border access to data — for better and worseThe U.S. could help improve cross-border access to data, but not without ensuring there are sufficient protections for human rights.…5 January 2018
BlogDigital SecurityA policy maker’s guide to the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017Our new policy guide aims to help participants at GCCS 2017 fulfill its promise to strengthen global cybersecurity while protecting human rights.…16 November 2017
BlogDigital SecurityOur fall cheat sheet for the U.S. CongressHere’s how the U.S. should proceed on “cyber” to keep the internet secure.…10 October 2017
Press ReleasesPrivacyCross-border access to data: NGO position delivered to the Council of Europe Our comments provide guidance on how to protect human rights when developing new rules on cross-border access to electronic evidence (“e-evidence”).…18 September 2017
Press ReleasesPrivacyPrime Minister Turnbull is playing a dangerous shell game with calls to break encryptionHis real aim may be to seek direct access to data from foreign companies.…7 July 2017
BlogDigital SecurityGovernment hacking is no answer to the MLAT problemAny authorization for extraordinary access to data across borders must increase — not decrease — vital and necessary protections for our fundamental rights.…6 July 2017
PublicationsPrivacyMLAT Reform and MLAT BypassesThis one-pager addresses how to reform MLATs and create MLAT bypasses without sacrificing rights.…5 July 2017
BlogPrivacyThe European Commission is thinking… about government hackingEurope is exploring ways to bypass MLATs. Any system for cross-border access to data must increase protections for fundamental rights.…26 June 2017
