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Encryption is vital for attorney-client privilege in the digital era, and lawyers should fight for it

11 Jan 2021

In the fight for encryption, attorney-client privilege is at stake.

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Encryption is vital for attorney-client privilege in the digital era, and lawyers should fight for it
11 Jan 2021
Encryption is vital for attorney-client privilege in the digital era, and lawyers should fight for it
U.S. Congressional briefing

Privacy advocates call on U.S. Congress to release information crucial for surveillance reform debate

18 Mar 2019

Access Now joins more than 30 civil society organizations in calling for U.S. House Judiciary Committee leaders to release critical information regarding the current implementation of U.S. surveillance laws.

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Privacy advocates call on U.S. Congress to release information crucial for surveillance reform debate
18 Mar 2019
Privacy advocates call on U.S. Congress to release information crucial for surveillance reform debate
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Access Now urges European Commission to push for US surveillance reform through the “Privacy Shield” review

6 Jul 2017

Changes in the United States put the “Privacy Shield” at risk, including executive orders that disregard the rights of anyone outside the country.

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Access Now urges European Commission to push for US surveillance reform through the “Privacy Shield” review
6 Jul 2017
Access Now urges European Commission to push for US surveillance reform through the “Privacy Shield” review
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The U.S. has to stop spying without protecting human rights. Fixing Section 702 is a start.

26 May 2017

Today more than 30 major companies and organizations joined the effort to reform Section 702 the U.S. FISA Amendments Act (FAA).

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The U.S. has to stop spying without protecting human rights. Fixing Section 702 is a start.
26 May 2017
The U.S. has to stop spying without protecting human rights. Fixing Section 702 is a start.

WannaCry shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense

16 May 2017

Attacks like WannaCry have a devastating impact on vulnerable people and communities around the world. Here’s what we can do to prevent them.

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WannaCry shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense
16 May 2017
WannaCry shows we need more cybersecurity defense, not offense
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In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets

28 Apr 2017

Ending the practice of collecting communications “about” intelligence targets is an important win for privacy, setting the stage for deeper U.S. surveillance reform.

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In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets
28 Apr 2017
In privacy victory, U.S. NSA to stop collecting communications “about” foreign intel targets
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How Edward Snowden started a conversation that is changing the world

19 Oct 2016

Edward Snowden did the right thing when he exposed surveillance practices that damage human rights worldwide. He should be pardoned.

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How Edward Snowden started a conversation that is changing the world
19 Oct 2016
How Edward Snowden started a conversation that is changing the world
U.S. Congressional briefing

Too much posturing and not enough substance on encryption

14 Oct 2015

Last week, Obama Administration officials revealed that they will not force technology companies to weaken encryption to give government officials special access to users’ data. However, this is only a partial win for advocates of smart digital security policy. As our U.S. policy manager Amie Stepanovich explains in a post at Just Security, ambiguity remains with regard to the administration’s stand on encryption.

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Too much posturing and not enough substance on encryption
14 Oct 2015
Too much posturing and not enough substance on encryption

French National Assembly pushes forward international Surveillance law

2 Oct 2015

Access denounces the French National Assembly’s approval of a new bill that would give France authority to conduct mass indiscriminate surveillance of millions of individuals in France and abroad.

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French National Assembly pushes forward international Surveillance law
2 Oct 2015
French National Assembly pushes forward international Surveillance law
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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Advancing Legislation to End Bulk Collection

1 Jun 2015

Access today congratulates the United States Senate, which voted 77-17 to advance the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015.

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Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Advancing Legislation to End Bulk Collection
1 Jun 2015
Access Congratulates U.S. Senate for Advancing Legislation to End Bulk Collection