We defend and extend the digital rights of people and communities at risk 🌎 RightsCon: @rightscon Latin America: @accessnow_latam
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Jun 12
The AI Omnibus should not have happened. The AI Act was adopted after years of negotiation and compromise, yet some of its most important safeguards have not even started to apply.
Read more: edri.org/our-work/ai-omnibus…
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Jun 10
In a new piece by Recorded Future News, @natynettle, Tech Legal Counsel at Access Now, explains how Russia’s digital controls create a sense that “everything is controlled and listened to,” thereby encouraging self-censorship.
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Jun 9
Digital rights are under attack around the world. But we're fighting back.
Help us protect activists, changemakers, and advocates across the globe.
Fund the good fight. Donate to Access Now ▶️ accessnow.org/donate
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Jun 8
Spyware attacks threaten the privacy and safety of people around the world.
Following a landmark ruling against NSO Group, @WhatsApp is seeking to hold the company accountable for violating the court’s order and continuing attempts to target users. about.fb.com/news/2026/06/fi…
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Jun 8
Alongside 11 other civil society organizations, we filed an amicus brief supporting efforts to challenge spyware abuse and defend digital rights.
Accountability for spyware matters!
Read more: accessnow.org/press-release/…
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Jun 5
From Azerbaijan to Zambia, the fight for digital rights is global.
Donate now ▶️ accessnow.org/donate
ALT Green drawing background Don't let digital dictators decide the future of the internet. Fund the good fight Donate to Access Now! Access Now logo
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Jun 4
Las elecciones de Perú también se deciden en tu pantalla.
Los algoritmos usan tus datos personales para segmentar desinformaciĂłn e influir en las decisiones electorales. Proteger tu privacidad es clave para defender la democracia.
Lee más: accessnow.org/publication/vi…
ALT La elección de Perú se está decidiendo en tu pantalla. Y la desinformación intenta ser un participante activo. En época electoral, la desinformación digital combina contenido engañoso, algoritmos y datos personales para llegar a ti.
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Jun 4
En PerĂş, la desinformaciĂłn es una de las razones del aumento de ataques contra periodistas y personas defensoras de DDHH.
Junto a @cejiloficial, @hiperderecho y @cnddhh presentamos recomendaciones para proteger tus derechos durante las elecciones.
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Jun 4
Visit our booth at #DRAPAC26 for a consultation to help address evolving digital security and accessibility needs in our current political landscape.
June 8 | 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
June 9 | 10 AM–4 PM
Coordinated by Access Now, Digital Defenders Partnership & Decent Design.
ALT Join us at the Human Rights Tech Clinic June 8-9 In-person support and advise Organized by Access Now, Digital Deferenders Partnership and Decent Design DRAPAC26
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Jun 3
"As civil society organizations face increasingly sophisticated digital attacks, Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline has become a critical support system for journalists, human rights defenders, and vulnerable communities worldwide." By NewsJunkie.
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Jun 2
"Si una pequeña comunidad en Guatemala está haciendo una labor comunitaria, desde los centros de poder, desde las grandes ONG, debemos ver eso como una extensiĂłn del espacio cĂvico", dice Alejandro Mayoral Baños, codirector de Access Now.
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Jun 1
"There's no way to look at the facts without seeing that this administration is not going to forcefully work to counter spyware — and actually might be quite comfortable using it," said @mdedora, U.S. Policy and Advocacy Manager, speaking to NPR.
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Jun 1
The Guardian view on the splinternet: where China led, Iran and others are eagerly following
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May 28
Interested in learning about how to protect civilians impacted by digital warfare? Join us virtually on June 4 for a panel with HRC's @betsy_popken, @JalalAK_jojo from @7amleh, Marwa Fatafta from @AccessNow, and more!
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ALT Flyer for "DIGITAL WARFARE: From The Ground Up", a virtual event on Thursday, June 4, 9am PST. A graphic shows ruined buildings with white Wi-Fi signals. Hosted by UC Berkeley Human Rights Center; co-sponsored by Access Now, 7amleh, and Sudan Youth Citizens Observers Network. Panelists will discuss the impact of internet destruction and surveillance on civilians in Palestine and Sudan, and advocate for a "digital ceasefire". Includes a QR code to register.
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May 21
Access Now alongside ten other civil society organizations joined in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. court to uphold the permanent injunction against NSO Group and protect encryption from Pegasus spyware.
Read more: accessnow.org/press-release/…
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May 20
La desinformación impacta cada vez más en los procesos electorales de América Latina.
Frente a este desafĂo, proteger los datos personales es fundamental para garantizar el acceso a informaciĂłn de calidad y fortalecer los derechos de la ciudadanĂa.
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May 20
Human rights groups, researchers, and activists have had their Facebook and Instagram accounts geo-blocked following reported gov’t requests from Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
@Meta must uphold human rights, not enable digital repression. Learn more đź”˝
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May 19
In case you missed it, here’s the recording for our conversation on digital risks in war and conflict, highlighting how humanitarian organizations, civil society, and tech platforms can contribute to keeping populations safe online.
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This year's theme of the World Telecommunication & Information Society Day calls for strengthening digital lifelines for a resilient and connected world.
But can we truly build a resilient and connected world while internet shutdowns remain unchecked?
@accessnow @UN @ITU @amnesty @IFEX @isoc_pulse
#KeepItOn #internetshutdown #DigitalLifelines #WTISD
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May 18
We reiterate our demand: @Microsoft must publish the findings of its review into Israel’s usage of Azure cloud services for the mass surveillance and targeting of Palestinians, and to take concrete steps to end any role in grave human rights violations. 🔽
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