Skip to main content
Back to content

Tag: Telcos

Tracking network interference around political content in Malaysia

2 May 2013

On Sunday, May 5th, Malaysia will go to the polls for a highly contested general election, potentially ending 56 years of single-party rule. But ever since the elections were announced in April, the internet has become become a target: opposition websites and independent media have experienced significant network interference–and with the election days away, pressure is intensifying.

Post
Tracking network interference around political content in Malaysia
2 May 2013
Tracking network interference around political content in Malaysia

Myanmar bid by world’s largest telcos puts user rights in play

26 Apr 2013

The proposed Myanmar partnership with China Mobile is a chance for Vodafone to test and improve its policies, and train its partner in human rights best practices.

Post
Myanmar bid by world’s largest telcos puts user rights in play
26 Apr 2013
Myanmar bid by world’s largest telcos puts user rights in play

Kiobel decision leads US away from global trends on accountability

24 Apr 2013

With the Kiobel decision, the Supreme Court missed an opportunity to send a coherent statement that the “law of nations” is still alive and kicking.

Post
Kiobel decision leads US away from global trends on accountability
24 Apr 2013
Kiobel decision leads US away from global trends on accountability

CISPA passes House despite Obama veto threat

18 Apr 2013

The House of Representatives passed the privacy-invading Cybersecurity Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) by a vote of 288 – 127. The bill must still pass the Senate, and overcome a veto threat from Obama, before it becomes law.

Post
CISPA passes House despite Obama veto threat
18 Apr 2013
CISPA passes House despite Obama veto threat

White House — and 14 year olds — reject CISPA

17 Apr 2013

The White House issued a veto threat to congress, saying if CISPA doesn’t include privacy safeguards and civilian oversight, President Obama won’t sign the bill.

Post
White House — and 14 year olds — reject CISPA
17 Apr 2013
White House — and 14 year olds — reject CISPA

Leaseweb releases first transparency report

12 Apr 2013

The Dutch hosting provider Leaseweb releases first transparency report, joining growing ranks of internet companies proactively disclosing their human rights impacts. The Leaseweb report provides insight into both the type of requests faced by hosting companies and provides a model for hosting companies seeking to undertake similar disclosure efforts.

Post
Leaseweb releases first transparency report
12 Apr 2013
Leaseweb releases first transparency report

The World Telecommunication Policy Forum: issues to watch

11 Apr 2013

From May 14-16, the World Telecommunication Policy Forum (WTPF) will bring together representatives from government, industry, and the global regulatory community to exchange views on key policy issues related to the internet. The meeting is hosted by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the same UN agency that hosted the controversial World Conference on International Telecommunications (WCIT) last December in Dubai. We break down the key issues to watch and ways to participate.

Post
The World Telecommunication Policy Forum: issues to watch
11 Apr 2013
The World Telecommunication Policy Forum: issues to watch

AGM season begins: TeliaSonera accounts for rights violations

5 Apr 2013

Marie Ehrlin, newly-elected Chairman of the Board, told reporters at TeliaSonera’s annual shareholder meeting that the company would bring in outside help to review their operations “country by country, transaction by transaction, and deal by deal” after a year of bruising human rights and corruption allegations. For some, this response is not enough.

Post
AGM season begins: TeliaSonera accounts for rights violations
5 Apr 2013
AGM season begins: TeliaSonera accounts for rights violations

Week of Action Opposing CISPA

19 Mar 2013

This week, Access joins a coalition of Internet advocacy organizations in a week of action to express our opposition to the U.S. Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA).

Post
Week of Action Opposing CISPA
19 Mar 2013
Week of Action Opposing CISPA

Telecom Industry Dialogue to collaborate with GNI on freedom of expression, privacy rights

12 Mar 2013

Access welcomes the announcement of a new collaboration between the Telecommunications Industry Dialogue on Freedom of Expression and Privacy, and the Global Network Initiative. Beginning with a two-year trial, this collaboration holds the potential for meaningful engagement that yields more rights-respecting policies and actions in the telecoms sector.

Post
Telecom Industry Dialogue to collaborate with GNI on freedom of expression, privacy rights
12 Mar 2013
Telecom Industry Dialogue to collaborate with GNI on freedom of expression, privacy rights