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Nathan White

Senior Legislative Manager

Nathan White is the Senior Legislative Manager for the Access advocacy team. A former communications director in the U.S. Congress, Nathan has shaped political and social issue campaigns across the United States and the internet. He holds a B.A. in political science from Kalamazoo College and an M.A. in global marketing, communications, and advertising from Emerson College. He’s lived, worked, and/or studied in Italy, Brazil, Turkey, and China.
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Access Now: Congress is broken but the internet works

18 May 2017
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Access Now: Congress is broken but the internet works
18 May 2017
Access Now: Congress is broken but the internet works

Even with executive order, U.S. President Trump continues to trip over cybersecurity

11 May 2017

Trump’s executive order on cybersecurity largely cribs from Obama administration recommendations, while moving to militarize the internet.

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Even with executive order, U.S. President Trump continues to trip over cybersecurity
11 May 2017
Even with executive order, U.S. President Trump continues to trip over cybersecurity
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In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets

28 Apr 2017

Ending the practice of collecting communications “about” intelligence targets is an important win for privacy, setting the stage for deeper U.S. surveillance reform.

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In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets
28 Apr 2017
In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets
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Access Now: Chairman Pai’s plan is a U-turn for the internet

26 Apr 2017

In the U.S. and around the world, Net Neutrality is essential for a free and open internet. So why is the U.S. going backwards?

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Access Now: Chairman Pai’s plan is a U-turn for the internet
26 Apr 2017
Access Now: Chairman Pai’s plan is a U-turn for the internet
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Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy

26 Apr 2017

Intimate product manufacturer Svakom has produced and distributed an inadequately secured internet-enabled device. The FTC must take action to protect consumers.

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Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy
26 Apr 2017
Access Now asks U.S. FTC to investigate vulnerabilities in internet-enabled sex toy
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No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition

18 Apr 2017

Coalition says NO to “extreme vetting” that includes password-for-entry proposal.

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No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition
18 Apr 2017
No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition
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Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy

28 Mar 2017

Repeal of broadband privacy rules puts special interests ahead of the rights of individuals, and should earn a presidential veto — not applause.

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Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy
28 Mar 2017
Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy
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Access Now condemns U.S. Senate measure to gut internet privacy

23 Mar 2017

A measure to roll back broadband privacy rules put corporations ahead of consumers. Lawmakers must reject it.

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Access Now condemns U.S. Senate measure to gut internet privacy
23 Mar 2017
Access Now condemns U.S. Senate measure to gut internet privacy
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Access Now: Internet users deserve privacy. The U.S. Senate shouldn’t sell it away.

7 Mar 2017

The U.S. FCC broadband privacy rule was a historic victory for internet users. Repealing it would create a privacy “black hole.”

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Access Now: Internet users deserve privacy. The U.S. Senate shouldn’t sell it away.
7 Mar 2017
Access Now: Internet users deserve privacy. The U.S. Senate shouldn’t sell it away.
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Alleged CIA documents show urgent need to limit government hacking

7 Mar 2017

Latest WikiLeaks dump shows the danger of stockpiling vulnerabilities and failing to limit government hacking to protect human rights.

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Alleged CIA documents show urgent need to limit government hacking
7 Mar 2017
Alleged CIA documents show urgent need to limit government hacking