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Nokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”

10 Feb 2017

Nokia is matching its innovation in the market with an update of its commitments on human rights.

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Nokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”
10 Feb 2017
Nokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”
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Telefonica opens up as transparency standards improve

18 Jan 2017

The latest transparency reports and civil society work show the practice is growing up.

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Telefonica opens up as transparency standards improve
18 Jan 2017
Telefonica opens up as transparency standards improve
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Telcos find backbone, deny Guinea’s request for users’ data

27 Jan 2016

In the west African nation of Guinea Conakry, three telcos just said “no” to government demands that they hand over all subscriber and call data.

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Telcos find backbone, deny Guinea’s request for users’ data
27 Jan 2016
Telcos find backbone, deny Guinea’s request for users’ data
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Vodafone should come clean about Australian journalist data breach

16 Sep 2015

Vodafone employees accessed journalist Natalie O’Brien’s call and text records in 2011, after she wrote reports about problems with the company’s Siebel security system. According to a leaked email, Vodafone managers asked employees to use “any means available” to uncover the source of O’Brien’s information. Vodafone commissioned an investigation by a top accounting firm, the results of which it refuses to release, while denying any “improper behavior.” However, after public pressure intensified this week, Vodafone reversed course and has asked federal police to investigate. We call on Vodafone to cooperate fully with investigators, release the independent report it commissioned, publicly explain what actions the company took after it became aware of the breach, and promise non-repetition. The company should strive to implement encryption, including end-to-end encryption, which would prevent employees from being able to access user data like this in the future.

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Vodafone should come clean about Australian journalist data breach
16 Sep 2015
Vodafone should come clean about Australian journalist data breach
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Open letter to GSMA: Let’s work together for users at risk

27 Aug 2015

We sent an open letter to GSMA’s new Director General, in the hope of sparking a meaningful dialogue on how the association can join the fight to protect and respect the rights of users at risk.

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Open letter to GSMA: Let’s work together for users at risk
27 Aug 2015
Open letter to GSMA: Let’s work together for users at risk
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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

Access delivers Remedy Plan for telcos to redress human rights harms

24 Jun 2013

To help telcos address these concerns, Access has developed guidance for telcos and other information and communication technology (ICT) firms in our new paper, Forgotten Pillar: The Telco Remedy Plan. The paper will be officially released at a special event open to the public in Washington, DC, on Monday June 24th.

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Access delivers Remedy Plan for telcos to redress human rights harms
24 Jun 2013
Access delivers Remedy Plan for telcos to redress human rights harms

Expanding into Myanmar, telcos must confront ethical questions

7 Mar 2013

As Burma solicits bids from telcos to build out its telecommunications infrastructure, the country is making it clear that they’re open for business.

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Expanding into Myanmar, telcos must confront ethical questions
7 Mar 2013
Expanding into Myanmar, telcos must confront ethical questions