Tag: Trump

Fourth Annual Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance
Here are the five winners — and losers — of the Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance Awards, recognizing those who have helped or harmed digital rights in 2017.

DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
The expansive U.S. order stands in contravention of our fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

Global perspectives on resisting populist authoritarianism
Our global staff share their views about Trump and populism from around the world.

Tech workers of the world, unite for human rights!
More tech workers in the U.S. are challenging company leadership to respect human rights. Will the new energy last?

The state of EU-US data transfer, in a tweet
The Privacy Shield was flawed from the beginning and the recent changes in US law and policy only add insult to injury.

The fight for global human rights just got more important. And we need you.
If the Trump travel ban shows us anything, it’s that we need to recognize human rights across borders.

New U.S. plan for responsible business conduct takes baby steps toward digital rights
The U.S. “NAP” addresses human rights issues in the ICT sector, but it doesn’t go far enough.

Trump administration doubles down on alarming social media tracking practices
The U.S. is already asking foreign travelers for their social media information at the border. Now that request may become a requirement.

#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.