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Access Now (also known as AccessNow.org) is an international non-profit, human rights, public policy, and advocacy group dedicated to an open and free Internet. Access Now has championed a number of digital rights issues since it was founded in 2009, including campaigns against internet shutdowns, online censorship, international trade agreements, and government surveillance. Access has also supported Net Neutrality, mobile phone tracking, the use of encryption, and thoughtful cybersecurity laws and regulations. Access' campaigns target various stakeholders in support of its mission, including governments or technology companies. It also engages with telecommunications companies on a variety of issues, such as transparency reporting. Access Now's Digital Security Helpline offers real-time, direct assistance and advice to activists, independent media and civil society organizations. The organization also runs the annual conference RightsCon, a multistakeholder event that features participants from civil society, tech companies, and users at risk. The conference was first held in Silicon Valley in 2011, followed by events in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2012), Silicon Valley (2014), and Manila, Philippines (2015). The conference alternates between Silicon Valley and a key city in the Global South. RightsCon 2016 will be held in Silicon Valley in March. Access was a finalist for the European Union's 2010 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. ==Mission== Access Now's mission is to defend and extend the digital rights of users at risk around the world. By combining innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support, Access Now fights for open and secure communications for all. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「AccessNow.org」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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