BlogPrivacyFive questions for Mr. WrayWhat does Wray — U.S. President Trump’s pick to succeed James Comey as head of the FBI — think of encryption, Section 702 surveillance reform, and transparency? …11 July 2017
Press ReleasesBusiness and Human RightsOpen NGO Letter to EU Member States and Institutions Regarding the Export of Surveillance EquipmentEU-made electronic surveillance equipment is still exported to authoritarian countries. We strongly urge all EU member states to safeguard human rights.…11 July 2017
Press ReleasesDigital Security“Tech Week” conversations must include human rightsThe White House is having talks about technology. We think human rights must be the center of those conversations.…21 June 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsInternet shutdowns, gender, Net Neutrality, and more at the United NationsYour guide to the digital rights issues under discussion at the 35th session of the U.N. Human Rights Council.…6 June 2017
BlogDigital SecurityWe need digital security for all the things — and privacy for all the peopleLast week we filed a legal complaint about an internet-connected sex toy. Here’s why.…9 May 2017
BlogPrivacyAccess Now on Italy’s proposal for regulating government hacking: room for improvementWe commend Italy for moving to regulate and limit government hacking. More work is needed to protect human rights and digital security.…4 May 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsYahoo case shows we need better solutions to the global data breach problemEven in the absence of laws requiring swift disclosure of breaches, government agencies can do more to protect internet users.…16 March 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsNokia revamps human rights policy, pledging to avoid “active surveillance”Nokia is matching its innovation in the market with an update of its commitments on human rights. …10 February 2017
BlogBusiness and Human RightsTelefonica opens up as transparency standards improveThe latest transparency reports and civil society work show the practice is growing up.…18 January 2017
BlogDigital SecurityMixed messages: crypto and other closed-door conversations in the EUHere’s we’ve learned so far about EU plans for encryption and other digital security measures.…9 December 2016
BlogBusiness and Human RightsCompanies that partner to counter “violent extremism” online must also collaborate to respect rightsTech companies should not address the problem of “terrorist” content through private enforcement schemes that fail to meet human rights standards.…8 December 2016
BlogPrivacyU.N. targets tech companies with call for data protection and transparencyThe new United Nations privacy resolution recognizes that companies must act to protect rights.…22 November 2016
