Tag: Regulation
Four ways the new proposal for bypassing MLATs fails human rights
We need to fix the MLAT system, but the new proposal doesn’t really do that. It also fails to implement a true human rights framework.
UK’s IP Bill: deficient on privacy protections, ample on surveillance authority
As written, the United Kingdom’s Investigatory Powers Bill would undermine privacy, data protection, freedom of expression, and digital security.
Indian regulator stands up for Net Neutrality, rules against zero-rated services
In a victory for Net Neutrality in India, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today banned discriminatory pricing for data, including “zero rating” services. The decision comes in the context of a global push to enshrine and protect strong Net Neutrality rules worldwide.
Negotiations continue on E.U.-U.S. “Safe Harbor” data transfer agreement
Talks continue in the effort to forge a new E.U.-U.S. “Safe Harbor” data-transfer agreement. Regardless of how long it takes, robust legal reform is needed before a new agreement can be reached that could resist legal challenge.
Lurkers prohibited: Human rights apply to social media monitoring
Politicians and law enforcement in the U.S., E.U, and elsewhere are calling for more authority to monitor user-generated social media content, a practice that is inherently intrusive and ripe for abuse. We provide recommendations for limiting such programs.
195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption
195 companies, organizations, and individuals from 42 countries ask world leaders to support strong encryption
Announcing a global coalition demanding security for all
We’re proud to announce the launch of a global coalition demanding #SecurityForAll at http://SecuretheInternet.org — Join us!
The human rights problem with social media monitoring
We take a look at the human rights implications of government proposals to monitor user-generated social media content.
RightsCon 2016: Forging the right path for keeping the internet open and secure
Here are the issues we’re reflecting on as we look ahead to RightsCon, our signature conference that gathers digital rights activists, companies, government officials, technologists, and academics from all over the world.
Beyond connectivity: building an inclusive U.N. agenda for internet development
On Monday, October 19th, stakeholders in the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process gathered in New York for an interactive summit that represents one of the last few chances for civil society to discuss the WSIS findings and help shape the future of the initiative. Access Now joined a diverse coalition of groups to submit a unified revision of the “zero draft” — the draft of language that will become the resolution for adoption by the U.N. General Assembly in December.