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How does Parler control information? Access Now calls for transparency

11 Jan 2021

Parler is building a reputation as a safe haven for right-wing extremists and conspiracy theorists, with users sharing information on the platform that helped terrorists storm the U.S. Capitol. Access Now is calling for transparency on how its policies affect human rights.

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How does Parler control information? Access Now calls for transparency
11 Jan 2021
How does Parler control information? Access Now calls for transparency
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A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo

3 Dec 2020

After much anticipation, the European Commission today, December 3, published the Communication on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) —  a new plan to ensure EU citizens are able to participate in democracy through informed decision-making, free from unlawful interference and manipulation.

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A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
3 Dec 2020
A step closer to digital rights protections: EU calls for transparency in the fight against disinfo
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Stop Trump’s pro-censorship FCC nominee

12 Nov 2020

Action Alert: Trump is trying to appoint one of the worst, most dangerous FCC commissioners the United States has ever seen to gut protections for free speech online, and Mitch McConnell is speeding the Senate toward his confirmation. 

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Stop Trump’s pro-censorship FCC nominee
12 Nov 2020
Stop Trump’s pro-censorship FCC nominee

EXPERT VIEWS – Gig workers to privacy laws: U.S. voters weigh in on tech issues

5 Nov 2020
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EXPERT VIEWS – Gig workers to privacy laws: U.S. voters weigh in on tech issues
5 Nov 2020
EXPERT VIEWS – Gig workers to privacy laws: U.S. voters weigh in on tech issues
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Is Facebook bad for democracy?

6 Oct 2020
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Is Facebook bad for democracy?
6 Oct 2020
Is Facebook bad for democracy?
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Civil society to U.S. Congress: don’t let disinformation run rampant

30 Sep 2020

Access Now and public interest partners oppose the Online Content Policy Modernization Act, legislation that would hamper platforms’ ability to combat disinformation and hate speech.

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Civil society to U.S. Congress: don’t let disinformation run rampant
30 Sep 2020
Civil society to U.S. Congress: don’t let disinformation run rampant

Tell U.S. FCC: Don’t help Trump spread disinformation

31 Aug 2020

Disinformation has no place in a democracy. Tell the FCC to reject President Trump’s effort to bully his fact-checkers and fundamentally change Section 230 — the legal backbone of the internet.

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Tell U.S. FCC: Don’t help Trump spread disinformation
31 Aug 2020
Tell U.S. FCC: Don’t help Trump spread disinformation

Access Now publishes U.S. digital rights agenda

18 Aug 2020

Access Now releases its digital rights policy recommendations for the incoming U.S. president.

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Access Now publishes U.S. digital rights agenda
18 Aug 2020
Access Now publishes U.S. digital rights agenda
Human Rights 75 Pledges

A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond

18 Aug 2020

As the U.S. approaches its presidential election this November amidst an unprecedented public health emergency and racial justice movement, we urge the parties to address a series of digital rights issues.

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A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond
18 Aug 2020
A digital rights agenda for 2021 and beyond

Brazil: Fighting “fake news” shouldn’t violate privacy

28 Jul 2020

The debate on the #PLFakeNews bill in Brazil has now moved to the Chamber of Deputies. Ask elected officials to remove provisions regarding account identification and message traceability.

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Brazil: Fighting “fake news” shouldn’t violate privacy
28 Jul 2020
Brazil: Fighting “fake news” shouldn’t violate privacy