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Read our FAQ to know. Guide UN Global Digital Compact: FAQ 19 Sep 2024 UN Global Digital Compact: FAQ Surveillance Surveillance Actions speak louder than words: U.S. slaps strong new sanctions on spyware company and executives 18 Sep 2024 • The U.S. government sanctioned individuals associated with the Intellexa consortium. Access Now urges additional action to further rein in the unchecked surveillance tech industry. Press Release Actions speak louder than words: U.S. slaps strong new sanctions on spyware company and executives 18 Sep 2024 Actions speak louder than words: U.S. slaps strong new sanctions on spyware company and executives Freedom of Expression Freedom of Expression #FreeAlaa: You have not yet been defeated 16 Nov 2021 Campaign #FreeAlaa: You have not yet been defeated 16 Nov 2021 #FreeAlaa: You have not yet been defeated Surveillance Surveillance Surveilling Europe’s edges: when digitalisation means dehumanisation 18 Sep 2024 • In the first of a three-part blog series, Caterina Rodelli explains how digital surveillance is dehumanising people at Europe’s borders. Post Surveilling Europe’s edges: when digitalisation means dehumanisation 18 Sep 2024 Surveilling Europe’s edges: when digitalisation means dehumanisation Internet Shutdowns Internet Shutdowns Break the silence on Sudan: an urgent call to action 5 Sep 2024 • Over 50 civil society organizations urgently call upon the international community to step up and break the silence surrounding the brutal conflict in Sudan. Press Release Break the silence on Sudan: an urgent call to action 5 Sep 2024 Break the silence on Sudan: an urgent call to action Content Governance Content Governance Access Now condemns the suspension of X in Brazil 12 Sep 2024 • Access Now opposes the suspension of X in Brazil and is concerned by the growing trend of blocking of entire online platforms and applications as a response to systemic non-compliance. Press Release Access Now condemns the suspension of X in Brazil 12 Sep 2024 Access Now condemns the suspension of X in Brazil Privacy Privacy Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more 11 Sep 2024 Post Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more 11 Sep 2024 Encryption FAQ: encrypted messaging, AI, content moderation, and more Digital Identity Systems Digital Identity Systems Why we need tailored identity systems for our digital world  11 Sep 2024 • Digital identity systems are no silver bullet for social challenges. Here’s why a “minimalist” approach makes sense, while protecting human rights. Post Why we need tailored identity systems for our digital world  11 Sep 2024 Why we need tailored identity systems for our digital world  Surveillance Surveillance Civil society joint statement on the use of surveillance spyware in the EU and beyond 4 Sep 2024 • Access Now, CDT, and a coalition of civil society organisations call on EU institutions to regulate spyware technologies in the new legislative term. Press Release Civil society joint statement on the use of surveillance spyware in the EU and beyond ↗ 4 Sep 2024 Civil society joint statement on the use of surveillance spyware in the EU and beyond Freedom of Expression Freedom of Expression Access Now’s statement on French authorities’ detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov  27 Aug 2024 • Access Now, Article 19, and EFF urge the EU Commission to let their enforcement work be guided by evidence rather than political sentiment. Press Release Access Now’s statement on French authorities’ detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov  27 Aug 2024 Access Now’s statement on French authorities’ detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov  Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs 14 Aug 2024 • Russia-linked phishing campaigns are targeting civil society and NGOs operating in the region and abroad, according to a new investigation by Access Now and the Citizen Lab. Post Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs 14 Aug 2024 Caught on the net: Russia-linked phishing campaigns ensnare Russian and Belarusian civil society, as well as international NGOs Freedom of Expression Freedom of Expression Joint Statement: Saudi Arabia must free detainees jailed for their online expression ahead of Internet Governance Forum 6 Sep 2024 • Access Now, Amnesty International, and civil society partners demand Saudi Arabia free individuals detained for their online expression ahead the UN Internet Governance Forum in Riyadh. Press Release Joint Statement: Saudi Arabia must free detainees jailed for their online expression ahead of Internet Governance Forum 6 Sep 2024 Joint Statement: Saudi Arabia must free detainees jailed for their online expression ahead of Internet Governance Forum Freedom of Expression Freedom of Expression Israel’s digital occupation of Palestine 17 Sep 2024 • Access Now stands with the people of Gaza who are currently living under a complete siege imposed by the Israeli military, indiscriminate airstrikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, and the looming threat of a ground invasion that would cause further chaos and violence. Page Israel’s digital occupation of Palestine 17 Sep 2024 Israel’s digital occupation of Palestine Digital Security Digital Security دليل الأمن الرقمي للنشطاء في الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا 4 Sep 2024 • قامت أكساس ناو بإعداد هذا الدليل للأمن الرقمي بهدف تقديم الدعم للأشخاص في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا الذين يسعون لحماية أنفسهم من التهديدات الرقمية والبقاء آمنين على الإنترنت. 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