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Justice Rohinton Nariman and Indian Supreme Court 9-judge constitutional bench declared “Hero” for recognizing privacy as a fundamental right

4 Oct 2017

Judgments that explicitly recognize fundamental rights can positively impact human lives and freedoms on a mass scale.

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Justice Rohinton Nariman and Indian Supreme Court 9-judge constitutional bench declared “Hero” for recognizing privacy as a fundamental right
4 Oct 2017
Justice Rohinton Nariman and Indian Supreme Court 9-judge constitutional bench declared “Hero” for recognizing privacy as a fundamental right
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Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler declared “Hero” for work to highlight surveillance abuses

4 Oct 2017

Holding U.S. intelligence agencies accountable to the public supports human rights.

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Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler declared “Hero” for work to highlight surveillance abuses
4 Oct 2017
Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler declared “Hero” for work to highlight surveillance abuses
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يسعدنا اختيار رامي رؤوف “بطلاً” تتويجا لعمله في التحقيق في هجمات التصيد الاحتيالي على المجتمع المدني.

4 Oct 2017
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يسعدنا اختيار رامي رؤوف “بطلاً” تتويجا لعمله في التحقيق في هجمات التصيد الاحتيالي على المجتمع المدني.
4 Oct 2017
يسعدنا اختيار رامي رؤوف “بطلاً” تتويجا لعمله في التحقيق في هجمات التصيد الاحتيالي على المجتمع المدني.
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Ramy Raoof declared “Hero” for work investigating phishing attacks on civil society

4 Oct 2017

Investigating and exposing digital attacks on civil society helps to advance human rights.

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Ramy Raoof declared “Hero” for work investigating phishing attacks on civil society
4 Oct 2017
Ramy Raoof declared “Hero” for work investigating phishing attacks on civil society
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Now accepting nominations for our fourth annual Heroes & Villains Awards

21 Aug 2017

You have until September 13, 2017 to nominate your heroes (or villains) of human rights.

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Now accepting nominations for our fourth annual Heroes & Villains Awards
21 Aug 2017
Now accepting nominations for our fourth annual Heroes & Villains Awards

DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.

17 Aug 2017

The expansive U.S. order stands in contravention of our fundamental rights to privacy and freedom of expression.

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DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.
17 Aug 2017
DreamHost disrupts U.S. DOJ plan for mass spying. Others should do the same.

Time’s up! …for data retention mandates across the EU

25 Jan 2017

Our take on what the CJEU ruling on data retention means for the future of privacy in Europe.

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Time’s up! …for data retention mandates across the EU
25 Jan 2017
Time’s up! …for data retention mandates across the EU
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Kenya: draft laws for the internet need redrafting

13 Jun 2016

A set of draft laws in threatens privacy and free expression in Kenya. They should be redrafted to accord with international human rights law.

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Kenya: draft laws for the internet need redrafting
13 Jun 2016
Kenya: draft laws for the internet need redrafting

Announcing 2015 “Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance”

22 Sep 2015

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.

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Announcing 2015 “Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance”
22 Sep 2015
Announcing 2015 “Heroes & Villains of Human Rights and Communications Surveillance”
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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection

2 Jun 2015

Access congratulates the United States Senate for approving the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015.

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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
2 Jun 2015
Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Passing Legislation to End Bulk Collection