Tag: Necessary and Proportionate Principles
Justice Rohinton Nariman and Indian Supreme Court 9-judge constitutional bench declared “Hero” for recognizing privacy as a fundamental right
Judgments that explicitly recognize fundamental rights can positively impact human lives and freedoms on a mass scale.
Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler declared “Hero” for work to highlight surveillance abuses
Holding U.S. intelligence agencies accountable to the public supports human rights.
يسعدنا اختيار رامي رؤوف “بطلاً” تتويجا لعمله في التحقيق في هجمات التصيد الاحتيالي على المجتمع المدني.
Ramy Raoof declared “Hero” for work investigating phishing attacks on civil society
Investigating and exposing digital attacks on civil society helps to advance human rights.
Now accepting nominations for our fourth annual Heroes & Villains Awards
You have until September 13, 2017 to nominate your heroes (or villains) of human rights.
DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
The expansive U.S. order stands in contravention of our fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression.
Time’s up! …for data retention mandates across the EU
Our take on what the CJEU ruling on data retention means for the future of privacy in Europe.
Kenya: draft laws for the internet need redrafting
A set of draft laws in threatens privacy and free expression in Kenya. They should be redrafted to accord with international human rights law.
Announcing 2015 “Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance”
Today, Access recognizes the individuals and groups that have either been champions of the 13 internationally recognized principles (“Heroes”), or have undermined or violated those principles (“Villains”) in the last year.
Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
Access congratulates the United States Senate for approving the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015.