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Carolyn Tackett

Campaigns & Rapid Response Director

As the Campaigns & Rapid Response Director at Access Now, Carolyn is a member of the joint senior leadership team for Access Now’s Advocacy arm, which brings together a wide range of policy, communications, legal, and campaign strategies to advance human rights in the digital age. As leader of the Campaigns & Rapid Response team, Carolyn provides strategic leadership on high-priority campaigns across the full spectrum of Access Now’s work, manages a growing cohort of advocates leading global and cross-sectional campaigns and coalitions, and mobilizes organizational resources to facilitate effective rapid response in moments of crisis. She has a strong background in public international law, including work with the U.N. Committee against Torture Project, the Public International Law & Policy Group, and American University International Law Review. Carolyn received her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, Masters in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University School of International Service, and B.A. from Princeton University, where she focused on international relations and Chinese foreign policy.

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Argentina province in talks with Huawei over acquiring facial recognition surveillance technology

12 Jul 2018

Civil society in Argentina delivered a letter to Mendoza’s government detailing concerns about the potential acquisition of Huawei surveillance technologies.

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Argentina province in talks with Huawei over acquiring facial recognition surveillance technology
12 Jul 2018
Argentina province in talks with Huawei over acquiring facial recognition surveillance technology
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Defensores de derechos fundamentales piden al gobierno de Mendoza que detenga la compra de tecnología de vigilancia masiva

12 Jul 2018

El gobierno de la provincia de Mendoza en Argentina se reunió con la empresa china Huawei para adquirir tecnología de vigilancia masiva. Organizaciones de derechos digitales enviamos una carta al gobierno para que desista y genere un debate serio, abierto y participativo al respecto.

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Defensores de derechos fundamentales piden al gobierno de Mendoza que detenga la compra de tecnología de vigilancia masiva
12 Jul 2018
Defensores de derechos fundamentales piden al gobierno de Mendoza que detenga la compra de tecnología de vigilancia masiva
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Know your rights: How to protect your data with the GDPR

2 Jul 2018

This guide provides a step-by-step explanation of each of your rights under the GDPR and simple steps for putting those rights into action.

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Know your rights: How to protect your data with the GDPR
2 Jul 2018
Know your rights: How to protect your data with the GDPR
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Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network

25 Jun 2018

The Tor network, along with major local media sites, is being blocked in Venezuela over the government-owned internet service provider CANTV.

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Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network
25 Jun 2018
Venezuela blocks access to the Tor network

Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season

7 Jun 2018

Countries around the world are preparing themselves for a heated 2018 election season. Free expression advocates are equally preparing to fight back against the rising tide of election-related censorship.

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Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
7 Jun 2018
Fighting censorship during the 2018 elections season
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How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere

16 May 2018

We’re excited to welcome your participation in RightsCon Toronto on May 16-18, whether in person or online!

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How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere
16 May 2018
How to connect with RightsCon Toronto from anywhere

Honduras: Take action to prevent new pathway to online censorship

15 May 2018

Legislators of the National Party of Honduras (the ruling party) have introduced a bill that endangers freedom of expression on the internet., and the final vote could happen at any moment. Tweet now to urge legislators to reject this bill and defend against online censorship.

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Honduras: Take action to prevent new pathway to online censorship
15 May 2018
Honduras: Take action to prevent new pathway to online censorship
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Nominate your Human Rights Heroes & Villains

11 May 2018

Every year, Access Now celebrates the heroes of human rights in the digital age, and we’re looking for nominations! We need your help to find the people and groups who are working to defend our rights.

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Nominate your Human Rights Heroes & Villains
11 May 2018
Nominate your Human Rights Heroes & Villains

Survey: Should the U.S. government collect social media accounts for visa applications?

10 May 2018

Can you be deported for a tweet? Maybe soon. The U.S. government needs to know what you think! Weigh in by taking our short survey.

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Survey: Should the U.S. government collect social media accounts for visa applications?
10 May 2018
Survey: Should the U.S. government collect social media accounts for visa applications?
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Digital Rights 101: Understanding how technology affects human rights for all

24 Apr 2018

Technology is shaping the way organizations and communities operate. If you or your nonprofit haven’t started thinking about digital rights, here’s why you should.

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Digital Rights 101: Understanding how technology affects human rights for all
24 Apr 2018
Digital Rights 101: Understanding how technology affects human rights for all