Global Encryption Day 2021: List of materials and resources

Encryption is it key to protect your rights. This is why APC is joining the Global Encryption Day campaign taking place on 21 October. As part of the Global Encryption Coalition, APC is joining efforts to secure encryption by promoting the switch to encrypted platforms and pushing governments to abandon plans that will weaken encryption. In this context, we want to share this useful resources on cybersecurity, privacy, what encryption is and why we think it matters.

States must provide comprehensive protections for secure communications

Why gender matters in international cybersecurity

To protect privacy in the digital age, world governments can and must do more

An ideal framework for the accountable use of personal data by law enforcement and state security agencies

Joint open letter by civil society organisations and independent experts calling on states to implement an immediate moratorium on the sale, transfer and use of surveillance technology

Open letter calling on Apple to abandon its plans to build surveillance capabilities into its products

India: Spyware use violates Supreme Court privacy ruling

APC policy explainer: A human rights-based approach to cybersecurity

APC Submission to the SP on Freedom of expression - The right to freedom of expression and the use of encryption and anonymity in digital communications

Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Encryption and Anonymity follow-up report

Take Back the Tech! campaign safety toolkit

Encrypting your hard disk: A guide