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April 28, 2022 Statement

Submission by Human Rights Watch to the United Nations Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal Purposes

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April 28, 2022 Commentary

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March 24, 2022 Commentary

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An Interview with Hugh Williamson

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March 16, 2022 Q & A

Russia, Ukraine, and Social Media and Messaging Apps

Questions and Answers on Platform Accountability and Human Rights Responsibilities

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March 16, 2022 News Release

Tech Companies Should Prioritize Rights in Ukraine

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Companies, Governments Should Ensure Rights

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March 1, 2022 Statement

Human Rights Watch's Statement to Ad Hoc Committee on Cybercrime

Statement to the first session of the Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal Purposes, March 1, 2022

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February 21, 2022 Commentary

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Clegg Should Address the Surveillance Business Model That Has Done so Much Harm

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February 7, 2022 News Release

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February 4, 2022 Commentary

The Kremlin’s Quest for Biometric Data

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January 28, 2022 Commentary

I Was Attacked with Pegasus

Inaction Against Spyware Has Put All of Our Phones, and Data, at Risk

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January 26, 2022 Interview

Interview: Phone of HRW Director Attacked Using Pegasus Spyware

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