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Access Now is a civil society organization relevant to AI governance and digital rights policy; useful as a reference for understanding non-profit stakeholders in technology regulation and algorithmic accountability debates.

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Access Now is an international nonprofit organization that defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world. The organization combines direct technical support, grantmaking, policy advocacy, and community-building to protect civil liberties and human rights in the digital age. It works at the intersection of technology, policy, and human rights.

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•Access Now defends digital rights globally, combining technical assistance, policy advocacy, and legal support for at-risk users.
•The organization operates internationally with offices across multiple regions, focusing on civil liberties in the digital space.
•Access Now engages with governments and corporations to push for policies that protect privacy, free expression, and security online.
•Relevant to AI governance discussions as a civil society voice on algorithmic accountability, surveillance, and digital rights frameworks.
•Runs the Digital Security Helpline, providing direct support to journalists, activists, and NGOs facing cyber threats.

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Entity	Property	Value	As Of
Access Now	Founded Date	2009	—
Access Now	global-presence	Offices in 10 cities: New York (HQ), Berlin, Brussels, San Jose (Costa Rica), Tunis, Delhi, Nairobi, Manila, London, and Washington DC	Oct 2024
Access Now	Headquarters	New York, NY	—

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