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Private tech, humanitarian problems: how to ensure digital transformation does no harm
Our new report, Mapping Humanitarian Tech: exposing protection gaps in digital transformation programmes, examines how humanitarian-tech partnerships impact people and communities at risk.
A coalition of international organizations demands that Meta refrain from censoring criticism of Zionism on its platforms
Access Now joins over 70 civil society organizations in urging Meta to abstain from censoring criticism of Zionism on its platforms.
المجتمع المدني في تونس: نحن شركاء ولسنا عملاء
تنضم أكساس ناو إلى 46 منظمة مجتمع مدني في إعلان يهدف إلى دعم الحفاظ على المرسوم رقم 88 الخاص بتنظيم الجمعيات.
#KeepItOn in times of war: Sudan’s communications shutdown must be reversed urgently
The warring parties in Sudan must immediately end the disruption of internet access across the country and #KeepItOn!
Governments must withhold support for the current draft of cybercrime treaty
Given fundamental concerns from stakeholders, we urge governments to consider withholding support for the current draft of cybercrime treaty.
#KeepItOn: To defend democracy, authorities must immediately reconnect Pakistan’s internet
Protect Good Faith Security Research Globally in Proposed UN Cybercrime Treaty
The UN cybercrime treaty draft poses substantial risks to global cybersecurity and good faith cybersecurity researchers.
One small step for accountability: U.S. announces anonymous visa sanctions program for spyware violations
In a positive but limited step, the U.S.’s new sanctions policy will deny visas to individuals who are involved in, facilitate, or financially benefit from the misuse of commercial spyware.
#KeepItOn in Pakistan: ensure open and secure internet for all during the 2024 elections
As Pakistan heads into elections on 8 February 2024, authorities must guarantee uninterrupted internet access for everyone across the country.
#KeepItOn: Pakistan’s caretaker government and election commission must ensure open and secure internet access throughout the 2024 elections
Access Now, the #KeepItOn coalition, and organisations from across globe urge authorities to #KeepItOn during the 2024 Pakistan elections.
#KeepItOn: Senegalese authorities must immediately reinstate mobile internet access to all
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition denounce the ongoing internet shutdown in Senegal on Saturday, February 3, 2024.
Azerbaijani government and telcos must #KeepItOn during presidential elections
Access Now is calling on the government of Azerbaijan to ensure unrestricted access to the internet throughout the election.
#KeepItOn: government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and internet service providers must maintain free, open, and secure internet access throughout upcoming elections
The government of Azerbaijan must ensure people can access open and secure internet when they need it the most and #KeepItOn.
Censorship at the door: India must say no to government fact-checking
The 2023 fact-checking amendment contradicts the right to free speech and expression under Indian and international law.
New spyware attacks exposed: civil society targeted in Jordan
A new joint investigation reveals the widespread use of Israeli-owned NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware in Jordan.
Between a hack and a hard place: how Pegasus spyware crushes civic space in Jordan
Access Now launched the new investigation report on how Pegasus spyware crushes civic space in Jordan.
The world must bring down Myanmar’s digital iron curtain
Today marks three years since Myanmar’s junta seized power in a violent coup. Access Now is calling on the international community to offer resources to resist digital oppression.
A call for global solidarity and decisive action to end Myanmar’s military rule and ensure victory for the people resisting dictatorship
Access Now and a coalition of human rights organizations call on the international and business community to resist the digital coup in Myanmar.
UN Cybercrime Convention: FAQ on necessary reforms
What is the UN cybercrime convention, what’s wrong with its current draft, and how can you engage with it? Read our FAQ to know.
How governments can strengthen data protection in Africa
Digitisation in Africa has led many countries to develop data protection laws. We explore ways to strengthen these frameworks.
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Civil society warns of ‘critical gaps’ in UN’s draft cybercrime treaty
Sudan’s communication blackout ends as Sudani network restored
This website tracked hate crimes in India. Then the government took it offline
AI ‘resurrects’ long dead dictator in murky era of deepfake electioneering
I blackout di internet minacciano le elezioni 2024
Researchers call out TikTok for removing feature that counts views for Gaza war videos
London underground is testing real-time AI surveillance tools to spot crime
Mobile services in Pakistan gradually restored following election day blackout
Pakistan government cuts internet as voters head to polls during general election
A Sudanese paramilitary group accused of ethnic cleansing is still tweeting through it
US rolls out visa restriction policy on people who abuse spyware to target journalists, activists
Visa restrictions on the way for commercial spyware vendors
Protests erupt after Senegal parliament voted on the election delay
Tunisia’s biometric ID project back on the table but advocates want data protection guarantees
35 Jordanian lawyers, journalists, and activists infected by Pegasus spyware
‘Cortina de ferro digital’ e liberdade de imprensa dizimada: violações se agravam nos três anos do golpe em Mianmar
Events
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Understanding key issues in data protection framework implementation in Africa
January 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm EAT
Lanzamiento de la Coalición Latinoamericana #MigrarSinVigilancia
18 December 2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Las personas en movimiento también tienen derecho a la privacidad. Es por esto que 30 organizaciones lanzamos la Coalición Latinoamericana #MigrarSinVigilancia para resguardar los derechos humanos de las personas migrantes a partir de la protección de sus datos personales.
Internet Governance Forum (IGF) Japan 2023
8 October 2023 @ 8:00 am – 12 October 2023 @ 5:30 pm JST
Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) 2023
27 September 2023 @ 9:00 am – 29 September 2023 @ 5:00 pm EAT
The annual Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica) hosted by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) will be held in Dar es Salam, Tanzania on September 27-29, 2023.
