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    Sep 1

    Globally, millions of people have experienced ~850 intentional — often by governments — over the last decade. And they’re not on the decline. 768 have happened just in the last 5 years. NEW via ’s The Current🧵

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    Sep 3

    Following the death of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on September 1, people in Kashmir have, once again, been thrust under an . This is appalling. Authorities in India must immediately reinstate internet access across the region.

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  3. Sep 3

    "This unconstitutional legislation confuses removing harmful content ... with 'censoring conservative speech.' Social media cos are responsible for protecting human rights on their platforms, which includes taking down speech that discriminates or incites violence."-

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  4. Sep 3

    .: Texas' new social media bill is unconstitutional and would further harm marginalized communities ⬇️

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  5. Sep 3

    We hope that Apple follows up with a commitment to permanently remove these planned features and to maintain its leadership on device security and privacy.

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  6. Sep 3

    "Child safety is extremely important ... The private sector can do its part by strengthening the privacy and security of all users, including children, a vulnerable group whose rights and interests often are overlooked," says Access Now's .

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  7. Sep 3

    NEW: While we applaud Apple's commitment to pause its plans to install device-scanning features, it's not enough. We urge Apple to drop the plan completely, because it would have disastrous effects on privacy and security:

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  8. Sep 3

    1 year after Belarus' disputed 2020 elections, subsequent protests & internet shutdowns, the country still faces unprecedented gov't crackdowns on human rights online & off. Here are 4 ways the international community can protect Belarusian civil society:

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  9. Retweeted
    Sep 3

    The draconian rise of piece by , features diverse actors keeping an eye on the internet including . Happy to have contributed to it! Enjoy reading:

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  10. Sep 3

    BREAKING: Apple says it will delay its plans to rollout CSAM-scanning tech on iOS devices — which would side-step encryption. This is good news and shows that organizing works. We urge Apple to upheld people's privacy and security. Via :

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  11. Sep 3

    Notably in times of crisis or chaos, authorities in India hit the kill switch. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, internet shutdowns prevented people in Kashmir from downloading mobile test and trace apps.

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  12. Sep 3

    Kashmir is still cut off today, and it’s not the first time. “India shuts down internet access in the name of public security more often than any other country in the world.”

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  13. Sep 3

    Police told Reuters the internet was shut down as a “precautionary measure” in the Kashmir valley. This vague excuse is unacceptable.

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  14. Sep 3

    The Indian Supreme Court requires all internet shutdown orders be made public. To date, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued nothing in relation to this ongoing blackout, leaving people in the dark in more ways than one.

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  15. Sep 3

    Following the death of separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on September 1, people in Kashmir have, once again, been thrust under an . This is appalling. Authorities in India must immediately reinstate internet access across the region.

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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 3

    👉"By enabling private & uninhibited comms free from , encryption protects human rights & freedoms pertaining to privacy, free expression, free assembly & association." Check out this new report 🔨debunking 10 common myths behind anti-encryption laws⬇️⬇️

    There seems to be a lot of misconceptions out there about encryption. Here are some of the most common myths, debunked 🧵 ​​
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    Sep 2

    Important news from Ireland today: The DPC issued a €225 million fine against WhatsApp for failing to comply with a series of transparency obligations and information rights under the A (not so) short 🧵

    DPC announces decision in WhatsApp inquiry
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    Aug 30

    ¡Lanzamos! Pistolas contra celulares 🔥 En compañía de nuestra Dir. hablamos en este episodio de sobre los cortes y bloqueos selectivos de internet, inhibidores de señal y el bloqueo de sitios web durante el en Colombia.⏯️

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    Sep 2

    Happy to be part of this, it started with me contacting AccessNow about methods to circumvent internet shutdowns in Iraq, now it's a report about my and others' experiences with shutdowns around the world and the impact they've had. Thanks , amazing report :)

    Globally, millions of people have experienced ~850 intentional — often by governments — over the last decade. And they’re not on the decline. 768 have happened just in the last 5 years. NEW via ’s The Current🧵
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  20. Sep 2

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    The Australian government has new laws on the books to hack your computer, your online accounts, and just about any piece of technology you come into contact with. It can happen without a warrant and without you ever knowing. Read our break down:
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    Aug 31

    . — the digital intelligence firm that produces shady surveillance tech — failed to raise 87% of the money it was hoping for before its 1st Wall Street trading day. Human rights matter, and investors are watching.

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