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DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.

17 Aug 2017

The expansive U.S. order stands in contravention of our fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

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DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
17 Aug 2017
DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
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Bloqueo de aplicaciones en Argentina: un plan que se resiste a morir

2 Sep 2016

El tratamiento del proyecto fue suspendido pero aún no ha sido rechazado por completo. Tenemos serias preocupaciones de que vuelva a ser introducido con modificaciones que no solucionarán los graves problemas legales y técnicos que ocasiona.

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Bloqueo de aplicaciones en Argentina: un plan que se resiste a morir
2 Sep 2016
Bloqueo de aplicaciones en Argentina: un plan que se resiste a morir
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Promoting Digital Security in Tunisia at the World Social Forum

30 Mar 2015

Fifty thousand activists from 5,000 NGOs around the world attended the World Social Forum in Tunis last week to press for change on a wide variety of issues. Access joined our partners Reporters Sans Frontieres, DSS 216, and C Libre to host a tent and support digital rights.

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Promoting Digital Security in Tunisia at the World Social Forum
30 Mar 2015
Promoting Digital Security in Tunisia at the World Social Forum
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U.S. eases sanctions on tech exports to Sudan

19 Feb 2015

This week the U.S. government issued a General License to provide users with easier access to the internet and a wide range of software, hardware, and services “incident to personal communications” in Sudan. Access applauds the move, which follows years of advocacy by our organization alongside civil society partners in the U.S. and Sudan.

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U.S. eases sanctions on tech exports to Sudan
19 Feb 2015
U.S. eases sanctions on tech exports to Sudan
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Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services

23 Jan 2015

This week, the Democratic Republic of the Congo ordered a full shutdown of internet and SMS traffic in response to protests against the government. The shutdown is just the latest example of telcos complying with government censorship orders, albeit reluctantly.

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Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services
23 Jan 2015
Violating International Law, DRC Orders Telcos to Cease Communications Services