Expert insights
Israel’s digital occupation of Palestine
Access Now calls for a physical and digital ceasefire for Palestinians currently under seige in Gaza and facing online attacks around the world. We stand in solidarity with all those impacted by this conflict.
A pathway forward for digital rights
Brett Solomon shares insights from 15 years as Access Now Co-founder and Executive Director.
Cyber accountability in East Asia: human rights are key for cybersecurity
China’s digital and cyber policies hurt human rights and undermine cybersecurity globally. Access Now’s Brett Solomon explores how the international community can respond.
Convocatoria para periodistas: Red Latinoamericana de Periodismo en Derechos Digitales
Access Now abre convocatoria para la Red LATAM de Periodismo en Derechos Digitales, promoviendo una cobertura sobre tecnología y DDHH
Generative AI and election disinformation: much ado about nothing?
In this bumper “year of elections,” alarm bells are being raised about the potential impact of generative AI in worsening election disinformation. But is this really the democratic disaster many are making it out to be, or is it a lot of fuss over nothing?
Worse than China or Iran? Myanmar’s dangerous VPN ban
Myanmar’s VPN ban, imposed by the military junta, is preventing people from safely accessing blocked apps and websites.
Cinco mitos sobre las bondades del “derecho al olvido” en América Latina, y cómo contraargumentarlos
Mind the gap: why the UN Security Council should prioritize digital rights
Even as states increasingly weaponize communication networks, the UN Security Council has remained largely silent on digital rights issues. This puts everyone at risk.
First-time culprit: France blocks TikTok in New Caledonia
In New Caledonia, French authorities blocked TikTok. This measure is disproportionate, unnecessary, and another bad omen for democracy.
Access Now Grants: how we supported activists in 2023
In 2023, Access Now Grants supported activists facing digital threats around the world, from Palestine to Myanmar to Ukraine and beyond.
Meta’s shareholders: We need transparency on content moderation
Ahead of the Meta AGM, Meta’s shareholders are pushing the company for increased transparency on content moderation.
#KeepItOn: why we’re updating our internet shutdown tracking methodology
The #KeepItOn coalition has made some important changes to its STOP methodology for tracking internet shutdowns.
The most violent year: internet shutdowns in 2023
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition documented 283 internet shutdowns in 2023 — the highest number since 2016.
¿Qué pasó ayer?: El debate por el “derecho al olvido” permanece vigente en América Latina
Visualizing the Digital Security Helpline’s recent impact
Here’s how Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline helped more than 3,000 members of civil society stay safe online in 2023.
Meta is revisiting its hate speech policy on Zionism — here’s why it’s (still) a bad idea
Meta is (re)considering how to moderate content involving the term “Zionist.” Here’s why this hate speech policy is (still) a bad idea.
