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Access Now calls on 22 major tech companies to account for their human rights practices

We’re working with Ranking Digital Rights to make sure the companies tracked in the Corporate Accountability Index respond and take steps to protect your rights.…

17 September 2018

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Privacy

It’s not a bug, it’s a feature: How Cambridge Analytica demonstrates the desperate need for data protection

It’s critically important to see the big picture of the scandal and work toward an online ecosystem that does not depend on harvesting users’ data instead of protecting it.…

21 March 2018

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Business and Human Rights

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.…

26 July 2017

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Digital Security

Secure all the things! How to protect human rights on the Internet of Things

A first look at what a human rights framework might look like for the Internet of Things.…

9 May 2017

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Business and Human Rights

Access Now welcomes new Ranking Digital Rights Index

Ranking Digital Rights has released its 2017 Corporate Accountability Index, unveiling new indicators to encourage meaningful change — including tracking corporate response to internet shutdowns.…

23 March 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Don’t miss RightsCon Brussels on March 29-31 2017

It’s not too late to join us for the best RightsCon Summit to date.…

8 March 2017

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Business and Human Rights

New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights

The U.S. “NAP” addresses human rights issues in the ICT sector, but it doesn’t go far enough.…

30 January 2017

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Freedom of Expression

Access Now Grants: our year in review and changes ahead

We’ve awarded 34 grants and disbursed over $700,000 to support digital rights globally. Here’s a look at the details and what’s next.…

31 August 2016

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Business and Human Rights

Ranking Digital Rights: Companies ranked on privacy and free expression respond

Twelve out of the 16 companies in Ranking Digital Rights’ 2015 Corporate Accountability Index have now publicly responded. Here are the results.…

26 August 2016

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Business and Human Rights

Access Now sends digital rights demands to 10 tech and telco chairs

Today we sent letters to 10 companies evaluated by Ranking Digital Rights, offering guidance for improving their practices to better respect human rights. …

14 April 2016

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Access Now calls on 22 major tech companies to account for their human rights practices

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Election watch: If Kenya orders an internet shutdown, will telcos help #KeepItOn?

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Secure all the things! How to protect human rights on the Internet of Things

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Access Now welcomes new Ranking Digital Rights Index

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Don’t miss RightsCon Brussels on March 29-31 2017

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New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights

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Ranking Digital Rights: Companies ranked on privacy and free expression respond

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Access Now sends digital rights demands to 10 tech and telco chairs

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