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Leanna Garfield

Digital Engagement Lead

Leanna is the Digital Engagement Lead at Access Now. She is a digital strategist and journalist, passionate about building and connecting communities. Through her work, she has strategized and executed holistic communications strategies and projects that create authentic connections, bridging online and IRL spaces. Leanna comes to Access Now from Lesbians Who Tech & Allies, where she led its digital engagement work and programs, aimed at increasing diversity in tech industries across the world. Previously, as a reporter for Business Insider, she covered technology and civic design. Her work has also been featured in The World Economic Forum, The Independent, Slate, Inc, Bitch Media, and elsewhere. She graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
The EU must hold VLOPs accountable

Warning: the EU’s Digital Services Act could repeat TERREG’s mistakes

7 Oct 2021
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Warning: the EU’s Digital Services Act could repeat TERREG’s mistakes
7 Oct 2021
Warning: the EU’s Digital Services Act could repeat TERREG’s mistakes
internet shutdowns elections

#KeepItOn 2021 Наблюдение за выборами

3 Sep 2021

In 2021, at least a dozen countries with a history of internet shutdowns are headed to the polls for important elections, and people fighting for their democracies need the world’s solidarity and support.

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#KeepItOn 2021 Наблюдение за выборами
3 Sep 2021
#KeepItOn 2021 Наблюдение за выборами
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د افغانستان د بشري حقونو مدافعینو لپاره د آنلاین خوندیتوب سرچینې

26 Aug 2021
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د افغانستان د بشري حقونو مدافعینو لپاره د آنلاین خوندیتوب سرچینې
26 Aug 2021
د افغانستان د بشري حقونو مدافعینو لپاره د آنلاین خوندیتوب سرچینې
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منابع ایمنی آنلاین برای مدافعین حقوق بشر افغانستان

20 Aug 2021
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منابع ایمنی آنلاین برای مدافعین حقوق بشر افغانستان
20 Aug 2021
منابع ایمنی آنلاین برای مدافعین حقوق بشر افغانستان
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Online safety resources for Afghanistan’s human rights defenders

17 Aug 2021
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Online safety resources for Afghanistan’s human rights defenders
17 Aug 2021
Online safety resources for Afghanistan’s human rights defenders
TikTok

Thailand empowers state authorities to violate rights by censoring online content

10 Aug 2021

In a small victory for free expression online, Access Now welcomes the Thai Civil Court’s injunction suspending the enforcement of Regulation No. 29, issued on August 6, 2021.

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Thailand empowers state authorities to violate rights by censoring online content
10 Aug 2021
Thailand empowers state authorities to violate rights by censoring online content
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あなたの声が聞かれている。テクノロジーがあなたの声に耳を傾ける6つの方法

12 Jul 2021

音声認識技術はしばしば人権を侵害するが、この技術がどんどん広がってきている。最近では、Spotifyが性別や感情の状態などを検知できるとする音声認識技術を開発していることを私たちは指摘した。

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あなたの声が聞かれている。テクノロジーがあなたの声に耳を傾ける6つの方法
12 Jul 2021
あなたの声が聞かれている。テクノロジーがあなたの声に耳を傾ける6つの方法
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They can hear you: 6 ways tech is listening to you

1 Jul 2021

Voice recognition technology often violates human rights, and it’s popping up more and more. Recently we’ve called out Spotify for their dangerous voice recognition tech, and a lot more companies are up to the same shady tactics.

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They can hear you: 6 ways tech is listening to you
1 Jul 2021
They can hear you: 6 ways tech is listening to you
internet shutdowns elections

#KeepItOn: 2021 Elections Watch

1 Jun 2021

In 2021, at least a dozen countries with a history of internet shutdowns are headed to the polls for important elections, and people fighting for their democracies need the world’s solidarity and support.

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#KeepItOn: 2021 Elections Watch
1 Jun 2021
#KeepItOn: 2021 Elections Watch
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Digital security guide: How to protect yourself on dating apps

18 Mar 2021
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Digital security guide: How to protect yourself on dating apps
18 Mar 2021
Digital security guide: How to protect yourself on dating apps