Blog Freedom of Expression Saving our agnostic internet, part I: censorship and free expression Governments globally are pushing companies to “do more” to address harmful speech online. Any approach must bolster, not undermine, human rights. … 29 November 2017
Press Releases Freedom of Expression Access Now calls on Trump administration not to focus anti-extremism programs on Islam Discrimination against a single religious group violates the U.S. Constitution and international human rights obligations. … 8 February 2017
Blog Privacy Trump administration doubles down on alarming social media tracking practices The U.S. is already asking foreign travelers for their social media information at the border. Now that request may become a requirement.… 30 January 2017
Blog Digital Security It’s 2017. Where are your digital rights? A look back at the battle for digital rights in 2016, and our five “resolutions” for the year ahead.… 9 January 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Companies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rights Tech companies should not address the problem of “terrorist” content through private enforcement schemes that fail to meet human rights standards.… 8 December 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Beware: countering “violent extremism” online risks human rights However well-intentioned, CVE proposals are a minefield for human rights.… 2 November 2016
Publications A Digital Rights Approach to Proposals for Preventing or Countering Violent Extremism Online A guide to evaluating CVE proposals to respect human rights.… 28 October 2016
