Tag: United States
A new law could change the U.S. approach to cross-border access to data — for better and worse
The U.S. could help improve cross-border access to data, but not without ensuring there are sufficient protections for human rights.
Pressing ever forward for Net Neutrality
In the wake of the U.S. FCC vote to kill Net Neutrality, we’re not giving up — and neither should you.
Poverty in the U.S.? Yes — and it’s a digital rights issue
We’re asking the United Nations to examine barriers to internet access, invasion of privacy for welfare recipients, and the targeted surveillance of immigrant, poor, and minority communities.
“Five Eyes” governments respond to coalition demands to stop undermining encryption
Here’s a status update on the Five Eyes governments’ positions on encryption.
Independent journalist Marcy Wheeler declared “Hero” for work to highlight surveillance abuses
Holding U.S. intelligence agencies accountable to the public supports human rights.
Net Neutrality matters for human rights across the globe
No matter where you live, Net Neutrality is essential for free expression. Here’s a global tour of “hot spots” in the movement to keep the internet open and free.
Five questions for Mr. Wray
What does Wray — U.S. President Trump’s pick to succeed James Comey as head of the FBI — think of encryption, Section 702 surveillance reform, and transparency?
U.S. court must let Facebook protect the anonymity of Trump protesters
Access Now filed a joint “friend of the court” brief supporting Facebook in its effort to defend the anonymity of its users.
No passwords at U.S. border, says new “Fly Don’t Spy” coalition
Coalition says NO to “extreme vetting” that includes password-for-entry proposal.
Access Now condemns U.S. Congressional vote to gut internet privacy
Repeal of broadband privacy rules puts special interests ahead of the rights of individuals, and should earn a presidential veto — not applause.