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U.S. Congressional briefing

The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.

25 Jun 2022

Access Now condemns the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, and warns against digital surveillance of people’s reproductive health decisions.

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The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.
25 Jun 2022
The end of Roe v. Wade — Privacy again under attack in U.S.

Surveillance and hacking by Indian authorities? Civil society demands oversight

26 Aug 2021

Access Now is calling for an immediate, independent investigation into allegations of surveillance and hacking by Indian authorities.

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Surveillance and hacking by Indian authorities? Civil society demands oversight
26 Aug 2021
Surveillance and hacking by Indian authorities? Civil society demands oversight

“Please do not share”: Brazilian Supreme Federal Court rules in favor of privacy

14 May 2020

On April 17, 2020, the Brazilian government promulgated Executive Order N° 954, which establishes a provisional measure mandating the sharing of data from telecommunication companies with the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

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“Please do not share”: Brazilian Supreme Federal Court rules in favor of privacy
14 May 2020
“Please do not share”: Brazilian Supreme Federal Court rules in favor of privacy

U.S. Microsoft Ireland case shows need for privacy safeguards in cross-border access to data

27 Feb 2018

Any system that permits governments to access data abroad must be built on human rights protections and account for the law of the countries involved.

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U.S. Microsoft Ireland case shows need for privacy safeguards in cross-border access to data
27 Feb 2018
U.S. Microsoft Ireland case shows need for privacy safeguards in cross-border access to data