Victories in the DSA vote: IMCO Committee puts people’s rights before corporate interest - Access Now

Access Now welcomes victories in the DSA vote, indicating steps towards further protecting freedom of expression and opinion online.

Access Now to Telenor: Where are the answers Myanmar deserves on the M1 sale? - Access Now

Access Now is once again calling on Telenor to address the rights risks that the sale to M1 Group will generate.

Personal Data Protection Bill: this is not the privacy law India needs - Access Now

Access Now is calling on the Indian Parliament to protect people's right to privacy and amend the recently tabled Personal Data Protection Bill.

Kenya must bin its repressive Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Bill - Access Now

Access Now is urging the Kenyan parliament to protect human rights and throw out the current Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill draft.

NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware: how we got here and what now

Civil society’s push to hold NSO Group accountable for its Pegasus spyware is working. Here’s what the Biden administration can do next.

Why we don't like Amazon Ring - Access Now

Amazon Ring video doorbells are amplifying discrimination, one sensor at a time. We unpack how Ring-police partnerships threaten human rights and what you can do to combat surveillance.

European Ombudsman responds to NGOs’ complaint, investigates EU’s facilitation of Africa’s surveillance network - Access Now

In a win for human rights, the European Ombudsman is investigating the EU’s support for African countries to develop surveillance capabilities.

Victories in the DSA vote: IMCO Committee puts people’s rights before corporate interest - Access Now

Access Now welcomes victories in the DSA vote, indicating steps towards further protecting freedom of expression and opinion online.

The EU Digital Services Act won't work without strong enforcement - Access Now

It will be the EU's approach to DSA enforcement that will make or break this new legislation — so let's look at lessons from the GDPR.

Access Now to Telegram: protect the rights of 500 million people - Access Now

Access Now and a coalition of civil society organizations are sounding the alarm over safety and security issues plaguing Telegram.

What Turkmenistan internet shutdowns tell us about digital repression in Central Asia - Access Now

Turkmenistan internet shutdowns are extreme. The international community must take action to prevent digital repression from expanding further across Central Asia.

Law on the protection of national symbols: a threat to freedom of expression on social networks in Mauritania - Access Now

The new law on the protection of national symbols is a threat to freedom of expression on social networks in Mauritania. We, the undersigned Mauritanian, regional and international civil society organisations, express our deep concern about the...

Civil society defends affordable broadband in New York - Access Now

Access Now and a coalition of civil society organizations filed an amicus brief in support of New York’s Affordable Broadband Act (ABA).

#KeepItOn coalition to The Gambia: uphold democracy this election, keep people connected - Access Now

As The Gambia prepares to vote on December 4, the #KeepItOn coalition has a clear message for authorities: uphold democracy, keep the nation connected.

Burkina Faso must immediately end its internet shutdown

Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are calling for an immediate end to the ongoing internet shutdown in Burkina Faso.

It’s time for the European Commission to dismantle disinformation

Access Now, Liberties, and EDRi are calling on the European Commission to effectively minimize the negative impact of disinformation sweeping Europe.

U.S. President Biden signs into law $65 billion for more accessible and affordable internet - Access Now

Today, President Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law, which includes $65 billion to close the digital divide.

Civil society counters Big Tech in Massachusetts privacy debate - Access Now

Access Now is correcting the record on the Massachusetts Information Privacy Act (MIPA) — a key initiative to protect people’s privacy.

Human rights organizations call on Libyan authorities to rescind the new cybercrime law - Access Now

We, along with a coalition of civil society organisations, call upon Libyan authorities to rescind the cybercrime law recently adopted by the Libyan House of Representatives.