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Advancing the conversation on U.S. data privacy: experts weigh in

6 Feb 2020

We convened the Data Privacy Summit to help stakeholders make headway toward a strong, comprehensive, user-centered data privacy framework in the U.S. Here’s what we learned from our panel of experts.

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Advancing the conversation on U.S. data privacy: experts weigh in
6 Feb 2020
Advancing the conversation on U.S. data privacy: experts weigh in
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Fighting for strong data protection around the world: a year in review

28 Jan 2020

Happy International Data Protection Day! To celebrate, we’re taking you on a data protection world tour. Buckle up — it’s a wild ride.

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Fighting for strong data protection around the world: a year in review
28 Jan 2020
Fighting for strong data protection around the world: a year in review
U.S. Congressional briefing

NIST Privacy Framework focuses on risks for users, can go even further to protect rights

29 Jul 2019

Earlier this month, Access Now submitted comments to the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to argue for a stronger Privacy Framework that will better protect individuals’ data.

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NIST Privacy Framework focuses on risks for users, can go even further to protect rights
29 Jul 2019
NIST Privacy Framework focuses on risks for users, can go even further to protect rights

Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.

28 Jan 2019

State and local governments are arming us with legal protections against the harmful data practices that hurt human rights. We want to recognize and support that work.

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Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.
28 Jan 2019
Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.
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If a U.S.-U.K. CLOUD Act agreement fails to protect our rights, the risks could go global

4 Oct 2018

A new CLOUD Act agreement without added protections risks letting U.K. law enforcement use its own vast authority to demand the data of users all over the world, without a check by U.S. courts.

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If a U.S.-U.K. CLOUD Act agreement fails to protect our rights, the risks could go global
4 Oct 2018
If a U.S.-U.K. CLOUD Act agreement fails to protect our rights, the risks could go global
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Protecting our privacy under the CLOUD: what new agreements should look like

4 Oct 2018

The U.S. is currently in negotiations with the U.K. regarding a CLOUD Act data access agreement. Here’s what any new agreement should have to protect our rights.

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Protecting our privacy under the CLOUD: what new agreements should look like
4 Oct 2018
Protecting our privacy under the CLOUD: what new agreements should look like
Victoria en La Victoria: Municipalidad de Perú sancionada por uso ilegítimo de datos personales

Data protection in the United States: A proposed framework

1 Oct 2018

These are the elements necessary to fully protect people, in the U.S. and elsewhere, in our increasingly connected world.

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Data protection in the United States: A proposed framework
1 Oct 2018
Data protection in the United States: A proposed framework
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FAQ: what you should know about Facebook’s latest privacy crisis, and what you can do about it

13 Jun 2018

We’re asking Facebook some questions, and giving you some answers.

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FAQ: what you should know about Facebook’s latest privacy crisis, and what you can do about it
13 Jun 2018
FAQ: what you should know about Facebook’s latest privacy crisis, and what you can do about it

What happened with the CLOUD Act (and what comes next)

27 Mar 2018

The poorly drafted CLOUD Act doesn’t have adequate privacy protections for people in the U.S. or other countries. What do we do now?

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What happened with the CLOUD Act (and what comes next)
27 Mar 2018
What happened with the CLOUD Act (and what comes next)

New U.S. CLOUD Act is a threat to global privacy

7 Feb 2018

This bill would give law enforcement around the globe — particularly in the U.S. — more access to users’ private data without sufficient privacy protections.

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New U.S. CLOUD Act is a threat to global privacy
7 Feb 2018
New U.S. CLOUD Act is a threat to global privacy