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Jennifer Brody

U.S. Policy and Advocacy Manager

Jennifer Brody is the U.S. Policy and Advocacy Manager at Access Now. She closely monitors legislative developments in the U.S. pertaining to digital rights and supports the organization’s global advocacy campaigns. Previously, Jen managed programs to combat disinformation online and enhance government accountability worldwide at the National Democratic Institute. Before that, she covered tech policy as a legislative staffer on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Jen also has experience working on Latin American affairs for the UN Population Fund and in peacebuilding at a Colombian think tank. Jen holds a MA in International Relations from the Fletcher School at Tufts University and a BA in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Human Rights 75 Pledges

A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond

18 Aug 2020

As the U.S. approaches its presidential election this November amidst an unprecedented public health emergency and racial justice movement, we urge the parties to address a series of digital rights issues.

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A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond
18 Aug 2020
A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond

Access Now joins amicus brief in defense of OTF

24 Jul 2020

Access Now joins amicus brief in support of the Open Technology Fund, under attack by the U.S. government.

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Access Now joins amicus brief in defense of OTF
24 Jul 2020
Access Now joins amicus brief in defense of OTF

U.S. FCC should help Indigenous communities access broadband

23 Jul 2020

Access Now calls on the U.S. FCC to extend the application deadline for Indigenous communities to apply for federal spectrum.

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U.S. FCC should help Indigenous communities access broadband
23 Jul 2020
U.S. FCC should help Indigenous communities access broadband
Fight for Net Neutrality

Aún hay tiempo para proteger la neutralidad de la red en México

14 Jul 2020

Access Now solicita al Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones de México proteger la neutralidad de la red.

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Aún hay tiempo para proteger la neutralidad de la red en México
14 Jul 2020
Aún hay tiempo para proteger la neutralidad de la red en México
Fight for Net Neutrality

There’s still time to safeguard Mexico’s Net Neutrality

14 Jul 2020

Access Now urges Mexico’s Federal Institute of Telecommunications to protect Net Neutrality.

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There’s still time to safeguard Mexico’s Net Neutrality
14 Jul 2020
There’s still time to safeguard Mexico’s Net Neutrality

Access Now to EU Commission: Strike down the toothless Privacy Shield

9 Jul 2020

Update: The Court of Justice of the European Union will deliver its judgement on the “Schrems II” case. While the case deals with larger EU-US data transfer questions, it could lead to the invalidation of the Privacy Shield.

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Access Now to EU Commission: Strike down the toothless Privacy Shield
9 Jul 2020
Access Now to EU Commission: Strike down the toothless Privacy Shield
encryption

Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act would cripple digital security

8 Jul 2020

Access Now strongly opposes the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act, dangerous legislation that would erode digital security safeguards.

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Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act would cripple digital security
8 Jul 2020
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act would cripple digital security
U.S. human rights abuses MENA

ISPs lose a critical motion in Maine broadband privacy fight

7 Jul 2020

Access Now applauds state of Maine for protecting broadband privacy rights in court motion.

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ISPs lose a critical motion in Maine broadband privacy fight
7 Jul 2020
ISPs lose a critical motion in Maine broadband privacy fight

U.S. House of Representatives should pass the Moving Forward Act

30 Jun 2020

It is incumbent on the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Moving Forward Act to provide essential broadband internet service to marginalized communities.

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U.S. House of Representatives should pass the Moving Forward Act
30 Jun 2020
U.S. House of Representatives should pass the Moving Forward Act
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Apps

The wild west of COVID-19 exposure mapping and why the U.S. needs a data protection law

22 Jun 2020

The U.S. Congress must act to protect the privacy and civil rights of users amidst the deployment of COVID-19 response technologies across the country.

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The wild west of COVID-19 exposure mapping and why the U.S. needs a data protection law
22 Jun 2020
The wild west of COVID-19 exposure mapping and why the U.S. needs a data protection law