Tag: Business & Human Rights
Why are Google and Apple still silent on Russian censorship?
Access Now addresses the U.N. Security Council on countering hate speech online
Before the United Nations Security Council, Access Now explained proactive ways to address and counter hate speech online.
What you need to know about the Facebook Papers
The Facebook Papers paint a grim picture of how Facebook has repeatedly and knowingly prioritized profit over people’s safety. Here’s a snapshot of what we know so far.
Digital rights champions nominated to lead U.S. FCC and NTIA
At long last, U.S. President Biden has nominated public interests advocates to lead the Federal Communications Commission and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Another whistleblower shows Facebook needs regulation
A second Facebook whistleblower came forward with allegations that the company prioritizes profits over people. Enough is enough. Facebook needs to be regulated.
U.S. FTC report proves ISPs as bad as Facebook on privacy
The U.S. FTC released a damning report that proves internet service providers’ data harvesting practices are just as harmful as large advertising platforms like Facebook.
UNGA76 Side Event: The digital surveillance crisis and threats to human rights defenders
This October 21, 2021 event discussed how states, facilitated by private companies, are unlawfully deploying targeted surveillance technologies against civil society around the world.
Four strategies to defend encryption and our human rights
When we fight for encryption, we fight for human rights. It enables us to stay safe online, and communicate privately and freely. Yet governments keep pushing to undermine it, and companies are caving in. Here are four ways encryption advocates can push back.
يسهل الاتحاد الأوروبي لوصول الدول إلى أدوات المراقبة: تدعو منظمة اكساس ناو و الخصوصية الدولية إلى فتح تحقيق
EU facilitates surveillance: Access Now, PI demand an investigation
Access Now is calling on the European Ombudsman to open an inquiry into EU institutions’ failure to respect human rights when transferring surveillance tools abroad.