Press Releases Net Discrimination Access Now condemns U.S. plan to repeal Net Neutrality rules Repealing the rules would make the U.S. a global outlier on innovation and free expression.… 21 November 2017
Blog Privacy Trump’s government is amassing data. AT&T is helping. Help us send an unmistakable message: don’t sell out our privacy.… 16 August 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Scandinavia and Africa innovate while U.S. firms lose ground on transparency We’re seeing innovation in transparency reporting, and not always from the usual suspects. Here’s how Telia and Liquid Telecom are charging ahead.… 3 August 2017
Blog Business and Human Rights Access Now soft launches Who Owns What? The WOW telco database We’re launching a new database to help advocates fight internet shutdowns.… 30 March 2017
Blog 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
Blog Freedom of Expression Telcos urged to help stop Cameroon shutdown More than 25 organizations sent an open tetter to Cameroon telco CEOs demanding transparency and asking for push-back against any government orders they are executing.… 15 February 2017
Press Releases Freedom of Expression Open letter to telecommunications companies in Cameroon on the internet shutdown Civil society groups pressured telcos operating in Cameroon to turn the internet back on.… 15 February 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression #KeepitOn: Mobile carriers boost internet for U.S. inauguration events and demonstrations The move will enable free expression and the documentation of any potential rights abuses.… 5 January 2017
Blog Freedom of Expression Telcos warned against shutting down DR Congo networks The Democratic Republic of Congo wants a social media blackout on Monday. Can we stop them? … 16 December 2016
Blog Privacy How Edward Snowden started a conversation that is changing the world Edward Snowden did the right thing when he exposed surveillance practices that damage human rights worldwide. He should be pardoned.… 19 October 2016
Blog Freedom of Expression Uganda blocks social media (again), harms human rights For the second time this year Uganda has carried out an internet shutdown during the election period. It’s time to push back.… 11 May 2016
Blog 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
