Transparency

Transparency

Transparency reporting is one of the strongest ways for technology companies to disclose threats to user privacy and free expression. Such reports help users understand a company’s policies and safeguards against government abuses. Disclosures illuminate the scope and scale of online surveillance, internet shutdowns, content removal, and a host of other practices impacting our fundamental rights. Investors also look to these reports to ensure that companies are upholding their duty to respect human rights.

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Transparency Reporting Index

Notably, we see stagnation in transparency reporting as the growth rate of companies publishing transparency reports has been decreasing persistently since 2013. As all companies become technology-based with possession of massive personal data, all should release transparency reports.

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smart borders
Surveillance
Surveillance

“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis

13 Mar 2024
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“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis
13 Mar 2024
“Smart borders” and the making of a humanitarian crisis
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Transparency
Transparency

Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections 

15 Feb 2024

The EU recently approved new rules intended to make political advertising more transparent. But will they deliver in time for June’s European elections?

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Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections 
15 Feb 2024
Why the EU’s new political advertising rules won’t protect the next European elections 
India’s Telecommunications Bill, 2023 threatens open, secure, and unhindered internet access.
Data Protection
Data Protection

India’s rushed telco bill must be amended to protect human rights 

18 Dec 2023

India’s Telecommunications Bill, 2023 threatens open, secure, and unhindered internet access.

Press Release
India’s rushed telco bill must be amended to protect human rights 
18 Dec 2023
India’s rushed telco bill must be amended to protect human rights 
digital ceasefire gaza
Transparency
Transparency

Israel-Palestine war: How an Israeli Telegram channel is used to incite violence against Palestinians

14 Dec 2023
News
Israel-Palestine war: How an Israeli Telegram channel is used to incite violence against Palestinians
Middle East Eye ↗
14 Dec 2023
Israel-Palestine war: How an Israeli Telegram channel is used to incite violence against Palestinians
digital ceasefire gaza
Transparency
Transparency

Israel-Hamas conflict sparks Meta Oversight Board’s first emergency case

7 Dec 2023
News
Israel-Hamas conflict sparks Meta Oversight Board’s first emergency case
WIRED ↗
7 Dec 2023
Israel-Hamas conflict sparks Meta Oversight Board’s first emergency case
Focused View
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Slipping down the authoritarian hole: Nepal must lift the TikTok ban

16 Nov 2023

Nepal must reverse its ban on TikTok and publish recent directives for social media platforms.

Press Release
Slipping down the authoritarian hole: Nepal must lift the TikTok ban
16 Nov 2023
Slipping down the authoritarian hole: Nepal must lift the TikTok ban
spyware
Surveillance
Surveillance

Democracy needs privacy: ban rights-violating spyware in India now 

31 Oct 2023

India must implement a ban on the use of rights-abusing commercial spyware and make a commitment to reform the country’s surveillance laws.

Press Release
Democracy needs privacy: ban rights-violating spyware in India now 
31 Oct 2023
Democracy needs privacy: ban rights-violating spyware in India now 
Russia Internet access
Protest and Online Organizing
Protest and Online Organizing

Adiós a la opacidad: la Corte Constitucional de Colombia resolvió la sentencia sobre interrupciones a los servicios de internet

24 Oct 2023
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Adiós a la opacidad: la Corte Constitucional de Colombia resolvió la sentencia sobre interrupciones a los servicios de internet
24 Oct 2023
Adiós a la opacidad: la Corte Constitucional de Colombia resolvió la sentencia sobre interrupciones a los servicios de internet
Palestine Israel Digital Ceasefire; Gaza’s internet
Protest and Online Organizing
Protest and Online Organizing

دعوة مفتوحة من منظمات حقوق الإنسان لوقف فوري لإطلاق النار على الأرض ورقمياً في غزة، وبحق  الفلسطينيين/ات حول العالم

23 Oct 2023

نحن، مجموعة من مؤسسات المجتمع المدني ومنظمات حقوق الإنسان الرقمية، ننضم إلى الدعوة المفتوحة للوقف الفوري لإطلاق النار في غزة.

Press Release
دعوة مفتوحة من منظمات حقوق الإنسان لوقف فوري لإطلاق النار على الأرض ورقمياً في غزة، وبحق  الفلسطينيين/ات حول العالم
23 Oct 2023
دعوة مفتوحة من منظمات حقوق الإنسان لوقف فوري لإطلاق النار على الأرض ورقمياً في غزة، وبحق  الفلسطينيين/ات حول العالم
Rightscon Korea
Transparency
Transparency

We’re headed to South Korea: the when, where, and why of our next convening

6 Oct 2023

We’re excited to announce that the 13th edition of the RightsCon Summit Series will be held in South Korea and online in February 2025!

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We’re headed to South Korea: the when, where, and why of our next convening
6 Oct 2023
We’re headed to South Korea: the when, where, and why of our next convening
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Where to find Access Now at FIFAfrica 2023

20 Sep 2023
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Where to find Access Now at FIFAfrica 2023
20 Sep 2023
Where to find Access Now at FIFAfrica 2023
Transparency
Transparency

An open letter to the RightsCon community about RightsCon Costa Rica and what comes next

31 Aug 2023

We explain the challenges and exclusion some participants faced, apologize and take accountability for our role, and share thoughts on the road ahead.

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An open letter to the RightsCon community about RightsCon Costa Rica and what comes next
31 Aug 2023
An open letter to the RightsCon community about RightsCon Costa Rica and what comes next
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Brasil: Contribuciones al debate sobre la responsabilidad y regulación de las plataformas digitales

25 Jul 2023

desde Access Now y Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) preparamos un documento conjunto sobre las discusiones alrededor de el PL-2630

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Brasil: Contribuciones al debate sobre la responsabilidad y regulación de las plataformas digitales
25 Jul 2023
Brasil: Contribuciones al debate sobre la responsabilidad y regulación de las plataformas digitales
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Twitter vs government: Karnataka High Court has shrunk free expression

6 Jul 2023
News
Twitter vs government: Karnataka High Court has shrunk free expression
Indian Express ↗
6 Jul 2023
Twitter vs government: Karnataka High Court has shrunk free expression
Human rights problem with Google Cloud Platform in Saudi Arabia - Twitter thumbnail
Surveillance
Surveillance

Big Tech looks the other way on Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses

15 Jun 2023
News
Big Tech looks the other way on Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses
Coda Story ↗
15 Jun 2023
Big Tech looks the other way on Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses
deceptive designs US lawmakers
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

The U.S. must outlaw deceptive designs

6 Jun 2023

Access Now is proactively providing principles for lawmakers seeking to regulate deceptive interface designs in the U.S.

Press Release
The U.S. must outlaw deceptive designs
6 Jun 2023
The U.S. must outlaw deceptive designs