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Digital Public Infrastructure

A human rights-centered approach to digital public infrastructure

24 Oct 2024

Read Access Now’s recommendations for lawmakers to ensure digital public infrastructure protects human rights.

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A human rights-centered approach to digital public infrastructure
24 Oct 2024
A human rights-centered approach to digital public infrastructure
Open letter on technology-enabled political violence in Venezuela

Venezuela: digital id as a tool of oppression

12 Sep 2024
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Venezuela: digital id as a tool of oppression
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12 Sep 2024
Venezuela: digital id as a tool of oppression
Digital Identity

Why we need tailored identity systems for our digital world 

11 Sep 2024

Digital identity systems are no silver bullet for social challenges. Here’s why a “minimalist” approach makes sense, while protecting human rights.

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Why we need tailored identity systems for our digital world 
11 Sep 2024
Why we need tailored identity systems for our digital world 
Manual Del Pequeñx Vigiladx Socials

Vietnam requires facial recognition for digital payments

4 Jul 2024
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Vietnam requires facial recognition for digital payments
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4 Jul 2024
Vietnam requires facial recognition for digital payments
Tunisia digitization programs

Tunisia’s digitization programs threaten the privacy of millions

27 Apr 2023

Tunisia’s recent digitization programs could pave way for mass surveillance, identity theft, data exploitation, and more. Here’s why.

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Tunisia’s digitization programs threaten the privacy of millions
27 Apr 2023
Tunisia’s digitization programs threaten the privacy of millions

Privacy first: Ugandan court hears civil society’s human rights warnings on digital identity system

27 Mar 2023

The High Court or Uganda has ruled to allow expert intervention from Access Now and partners on the human rights red flags around the country’s digital ID system.

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Privacy first: Ugandan court hears civil society’s human rights warnings on digital identity system
27 Mar 2023
Privacy first: Ugandan court hears civil society’s human rights warnings on digital identity system
Tunisia protest

Tunisia’s government must open the Mobile ID black box

6 Feb 2023

Tunisia’s Mobile ID program is opaque and risks undermining users’ data protection and privacy. The government must share details of the program to foster trust and transparency.

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Tunisia’s government must open the Mobile ID black box
6 Feb 2023
Tunisia’s government must open the Mobile ID black box
Digital ID Systems

Digital identity: Our five calls to action for the World Bank

28 Sep 2022

For the second year in a row, the World Bank is leaving digital identity programs off the agenda for its annual summit. Here’s why we need urgent action to stop further human rights abuse, exclusion, marginalization, and surveillance.

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Digital identity: Our five calls to action for the World Bank
28 Sep 2022
Digital identity: Our five calls to action for the World Bank

Global Leaders of Digital Human Rights: Marianne Díaz Hernández recognized as international changemaker

12 Sep 2022

Access Now is proud of Marianne Díaz Hernández, #WhyID Campaigner at Access Now, and her recognition as one of Ouano Foundation’s 2022 Global Leaders of Digital Human Rights.

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Global Leaders of Digital Human Rights: Marianne Díaz Hernández recognized as international changemaker
12 Sep 2022
Global Leaders of Digital Human Rights: Marianne Díaz Hernández recognized as international changemaker
#KeepItOn during elections

U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises

15 Jun 2022

Access Now welcomes a U.N. expert statement released at the conclusion of RightsCon 2022 that draws attention to digital rights in conflict and crises.

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U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises
15 Jun 2022
U.N. experts at RightsCon: digital rights violations enable and escalate violence during crises