Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk.
By combining direct technical support, comprehensive policy engagement, global advocacy, grassroots grant making, legal interventions and convenings such as RightsCon, Access Now fights for human rights in the digital age.
Access Now improved the digital rights of people and communities through the AI Act’s implementation and enforcement, as well as other legislative files. Increased focus on surveillance technology in migration and policing to protect human rights of most vulnerable.
Informed discussion around regulation of AI in Europe and beyond, and coordinated and engaged civil society coalions, including #ProtectNotSurveil focusing on AI and migration. Grant impact included the European Parliament adopting civil society's position on the AI Act, with final text adopted by the EU. Access Now worked in coalition with other civil society organisations to mainstream the debate about prohibitions in the AI Act.