Tag: Whatsapp

Access Now wrote to the governments of Bulgaria and Cyprus to request investigations into export licenses reportedly issued to NSO Group, which sells surveillance products linked to human rights violations.

Discovery of a vulnerability in WhatsApp that can be exploited via government-grade spyware underscores the need for more action to prevent use of these tools against human rights defenders and other innocent users.

Cutting communications channels can block the emergency and rescue services that keep people alive.

For the data protection regulation to reach its full potential in protecting our rights, we need to move from the implementation to the enforcement stage.

Ahead of presidential elections on Sunday, Brazil is experiencing a scandal involving misuse of data for political manipulation. How do we protect users’ rights and defend free democratic discourse?

This is the second time the government has ordered a shutdown this year, and it’s happening even after an official promised not to interfere with internet access.

We offer high-level principles and recommendations to help policymakers, regulators, and civil society understand and engage in the “OTT” debate.

Is blocking WhatsApp consistent with the freedom of communication and the rights guaranteed under the Marco Civil da Internet?

Our new infographic shows why lawmakers should be wary of applying telecom-style rules to “OTT” services.

It doesn’t make sense to treat “OTT” services the way we do telecommunications networks. It also risks human rights.