Libya’s cybercrime law: A threat to freedom of expression

Libya has just adopted a dangerous new cybercrime law that stifles freedom of expression

NSO’s Pegasus surveilled Palestinian activists — it’s time for a moratorium on spyware sales - Access Now

Access Now condemns the hacking of six Palestinian human rights defenders’ devices with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.

Human Rights Organizations Condemn Use of NSO Group’s Pegasus Against Palestinians - Access Now

The undersigned human rights organizations condemn the use of NSO's Pegasus spyware against six Palestinian human rights defenders.

Internet shutdowns and blockings continue to hide atrocities of military coup in Sudan - Access Now

Access Now joins the calls urging the authorities in Sudan to immediately restore full access to the internet and all communication services.

Spotify investors: Stand up to human rights abuse - Access Now

Access Now calls on Spotify's investors to hold the company accountable for developing a dangerous voice-recognition patent technology.

Victory! U.S. blacklists NSO Group and Candiru - Access Now

Access Now applauds the U.S. government for blacklisting NSO Group, Candiru, and other companies complicit in human rights abuses around the world.

Cancelled event — Voices from Ethiopia: Living through internet shutdowns - Access Now

Access Now has cancelled the event "Voices from Ethiopia: Living through internet shutdowns," scheduled for November 4, 2021.

Kazakhstan’s plan of tech platform “localization” opens door to censorship

Access Now urges Kazakhstan's government to reject a plan to require tech platform localization as it would open the door to censorship.

Kenya’s data protection is not yet the shining example it could be - Access Now

"Data protection in Kenya: how is this right protected?" explores steps for Kenyan authorities to develop a more effective Data Protection Act.

Where the EU's DSA is heading — and where it needs to go - Access Now

We look at the EU's introduction of the DSA, how the negotiations have progressed, and where we need to go to safeguard human rights. 

U.S. FTC needs rulemaking to protect privacy and civil rights - Access Now

Access Now is calling on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to protect privacy and civil rights.

What you need to know about the Facebook Papers - Access Now

The Facebook Papers reveal how Facebook has knowingly prioritized profit over people’s safety. Here’s a snapshot of what we know so far.

Digital rights champions nominated to lead U.S. FCC and NTIA - Access Now

At long last, U.S. President Biden has nominated public interests advocates to lead the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Vietnam: Immediately release Pham Doan Trang

Access Now is urgently calling on Vietnam's government to release independent journalist and human rights defender Pham Doan Trang.

Authorities in Sudan must stop imposing telecommunication blackouts to control information flow during military coup - Access Now

Access Now denounces the internet shutdowns in Sudan today as military forces seize control of the government in a military coup.

U.S. FTC report proves ISPs as bad as Facebook on privacy - Access Now

The U.S. FTC released a damning report that proves internet service providers' data harvesting practices are just as harmful as large advertising platforms like Facebook.

Who we hurt when we attack encryption - Access Now

Encryption is a vital tool for keeping human rights defenders safe from powerful adversaries. Case studies from Access Now's Digital Security Helpline show how strong encryption makes the world safer for everyone.

Four strategies to defend encryption and our human rights - Access Now

When we fight for encryption, we fight for human rights. It enables us to stay safe online, and communicate privately and freely. Yet governments keep

Digital Services Act: bad decisions can lead to global consequences - Access Now

The Digital Services Act Human Rights Alliance is warning the EU: bad decisions can lead to global consequences.