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In response to COVID-19, Access Now calls for robust data protection and increased Lifeline support in the U.S.

23 Mar 2020

Access Now calls on U.S. authorities to uphold data protection safeguards and extend affordable internet access during pandemic.

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In response to COVID-19, Access Now calls for robust data protection and increased Lifeline support in the U.S.
23 Mar 2020
In response to COVID-19, Access Now calls for robust data protection and increased Lifeline support in the U.S.
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Disconnected: FCC proposals to reform Lifeline will hurt low-income consumers

26 Feb 2020

The agency should reject changes to Lifeline that would burden low-income people and put their privacy at risk.

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Disconnected: FCC proposals to reform Lifeline will hurt low-income consumers
26 Feb 2020
Disconnected: FCC proposals to reform Lifeline will hurt low-income consumers

2020 is an important year for digital rights in the U.S. Here’s our agenda.

4 Feb 2020

Here are the opportunities for promoting and protecting digital rights that the U.S. policy team will focus on in the year ahead.

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2020 is an important year for digital rights in the U.S. Here’s our agenda.
4 Feb 2020
2020 is an important year for digital rights in the U.S. Here’s our agenda.
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FOIA requests show U.S. FBI could be spying on advocacy groups

15 Jan 2020

We join 17 civil society groups urging the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate whether the FBI is spying on Access Now and other advocacy organizations operating in the U.S.

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FOIA requests show U.S. FBI could be spying on advocacy groups
15 Jan 2020
FOIA requests show U.S. FBI could be spying on advocacy groups

Access Now leads U.S. coalition letter calling for rights-respecting data privacy legislation

3 Dec 2019

Access Now, along with 16 leading public interest organizations, is urging leaders in the U.S. Senate to listen to their constituents and take action on strong data privacy legislation.

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Access Now leads U.S. coalition letter calling for rights-respecting data privacy legislation
3 Dec 2019
Access Now leads U.S. coalition letter calling for rights-respecting data privacy legislation
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Access Now and partners organize U.S. Capitol Hill briefing on data privacy, December 11

2 Dec 2019

Join us at 12 pm EST on Wednesday, December 11th for remarks by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9) and a panel discussion of the impact of data harvesting and abuse, as well as legislative approaches to addressing the problem.

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Access Now and partners organize U.S. Capitol Hill briefing on data privacy, December 11
2 Dec 2019
Access Now and partners organize U.S. Capitol Hill briefing on data privacy, December 11
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Eric Null joins Access Now as U.S. Policy Manager

21 Nov 2019

Access Now is pleased to announce that Eric Null has joined us as the U.S. Policy Manager, where he will lead our efforts on protecting the digital rights of users in the United States on consumer privacy, broadband policy, and surveillance, among other issues.

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Eric Null joins Access Now as U.S. Policy Manager
21 Nov 2019
Eric Null joins Access Now as U.S. Policy Manager
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Export bans alone won’t stop surveillance — we need a new global approach

18 Nov 2019

The impact that surveillance technology has had on vulnerable individuals and members of at-risk communities demonstrates why comprehensive, systemic regulation of this industry is both necessary and urgent.

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Export bans alone won’t stop surveillance — we need a new global approach
18 Nov 2019
Export bans alone won’t stop surveillance — we need a new global approach
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Internet access, digital ID, data protection, surveillance controls: UPR review highlights threats to digital rights

15 Oct 2019

In our UPR comments with partner organizations, we recommend steps to ensure secure, open, equitable internet access, defend privacy and digital security in digital ID programs, strengthen data protection, and limit surveillance.

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Internet access, digital ID, data protection, surveillance controls: UPR review highlights threats to digital rights
15 Oct 2019
Internet access, digital ID, data protection, surveillance controls: UPR review highlights threats to digital rights
Fight for Net Neutrality

U.S. ruling on Net Neutrality means that states have to step up for a free and open internet

4 Oct 2019

The court setback for federal rules on Net Neutrality won’t stop the states from defending the free and open internet.

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U.S. ruling on Net Neutrality means that states have to step up for a free and open internet
4 Oct 2019
U.S. ruling on Net Neutrality means that states have to step up for a free and open internet