Tag: Free Expression
Five excuses governments (ab)use to justify internet shutdowns
Here’s a look at what governments say, versus how internet shutdowns truly affect people.
The key to sustainable development: technology and an open, free, secure internet
Our submission to the ITU on connectivity and sustainable development stresses the need for policy and standards that support a free, open, secure internet.
Your digital rights at the United Nations: Human Rights Council 33rd session
Here’s what’s on the agenda for digital rights at the 33rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
App blocking in Argentina: a bad idea that must be dropped permanently
A dangerous proposal threatens to give local authorities in Buenos Aires the power to block entire apps and websites — without a court order.
Digital Citizen Vol. 4.6: Spotlight on augmented reality in the Arab world
The latest issue of Digital Citizen focuses on augmented reality in the Arab world.
Iran Cyber Dialogue and RightsCon Brussels 2017 – timely and impactful
We’re pleased to work with ASL19 to hold Iran Cyber Dialogue (ICD) alongside RightsCon Brussels 2017 — one way we’re opening the Brussels “bubble” to global digital rights community.
Access Now Grants: our year in review and changes ahead
We’ve awarded 34 grants and disbursed over $700,000 to support digital rights globally. Here’s a look at the details and what’s next.
Thousands object to U.S. plan to collect social media info at border
Asking people entering the U.S. for their social media accounts threatens privacy and free expression.
Victory! President of Ghana says no to internet shutdowns during coming elections
The statement comes after months of controversy surrounding remarks made by the police chief that he was considering shutting down social networks in December.
What do a fisherman, a soccer fan, and missing cattle have to do with free expression?
From Malaysia, to Uganda, to Tanzania, there are worrying laws that can send people to jail for what they post online. Here’s how activists are pushing back.