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Fake comments by real soldiers: South Korean scandals through a digital rights lens

13 Sep 2018

In South Korea, troll armies have spurred political scandals. The response must protect free expression and democratic discourse.

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Fake comments by real soldiers: South Korean scandals through a digital rights lens
13 Sep 2018
Fake comments by real soldiers: South Korean scandals through a digital rights lens

What’s up Down Under: defending encryption in Australia

12 Sep 2018

Australia asked for feedback on the draft Assistance and Access Bill, which threatens encryption and global cybersecurity. We made sure they heard from everyone we represent.

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What’s up Down Under: defending encryption in Australia
12 Sep 2018
What’s up Down Under: defending encryption in Australia

Why the “Digital Geneva Convention” needs more work to protect human rights

4 Sep 2018

It can be strengthened by adhering to and reinforcing the existing human rights framework, along with other improvements.

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Why the “Digital Geneva Convention” needs more work to protect human rights
4 Sep 2018
Why the “Digital Geneva Convention” needs more work to protect human rights
United Nations Human Rights Concil

Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

23 Aug 2018

We identify six areas for digital rights in which the new U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights could have a key and definitive voice during her tenure.

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Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights
23 Aug 2018
Open letter to Michelle Bachelet, new High Commissioner for Human Rights

What (we think) you should know about Australia’s new encryption bill

16 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently introduced legislation to compel device manufacturers and service providers to assist law enforcement in accessing encrypted information.

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What (we think) you should know about Australia’s new encryption bill
16 Aug 2018
What (we think) you should know about Australia’s new encryption bill
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The EU needs to get serious about fixing vulnerabilities

15 Mar 2018

A multi-stakeholder task force, of which Access Now is a member, supports a systemic, coordinated approach for vulnerability disclosure.

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The EU needs to get serious about fixing vulnerabilities
15 Mar 2018
The EU needs to get serious about fixing vulnerabilities
U.S. Congressional briefing

Where you can find Access Now at CPDP 2018

17 Jan 2018

We look forward to connecting with you!

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Where you can find Access Now at CPDP 2018
17 Jan 2018
Where you can find Access Now at CPDP 2018
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European Parliament adopts strong position on surveillance export controls to protect human rights

24 Nov 2017
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European Parliament adopts strong position on surveillance export controls to protect human rights
24 Nov 2017
European Parliament adopts strong position on surveillance export controls to protect human rights

A policy maker’s guide to the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017

16 Nov 2017

Our new policy guide aims to help participants at GCCS 2017 fulfill its promise to strengthen global cybersecurity while protecting human rights.

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A policy maker’s guide to the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017
16 Nov 2017
A policy maker’s guide to the Global Conference on Cyberspace 2017

In cyber engagement strategy, Australia overlooks its own threats to user rights

17 Oct 2017

Our letter to the Australian Ambassador for Cyber Affairs points out that the government’s own current actions, including government hacking and threats to encryption, run counter to its commitments in the document.

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In cyber engagement strategy, Australia overlooks its own threats to user rights
17 Oct 2017
In cyber engagement strategy, Australia overlooks its own threats to user rights