April 26, 2021

New Report: Lack of Access to Tech Products Blocks Internet Freedom in Iran

Biden Administration, Companies Can Support Digital Rights without Lifting Any Sanctions April 26, 2021—A new policy briefing released today by the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) details the difficulties Iranians have purchasing or using international ...

March 17, 2021

U.S. Government, Companies Can Do More to Promote Internet Freedom in Iran

New OFAC License for GitHub Highlights Shortcomings of General License D1 An Interview with Internet Freedom and Security Expert Amir Rashidi Key Points: Iranians are largely unable to use international communications tools and services because companies won’t sell their products to ...

October 12, 2017

Rights Organizations Urge US to Aid Access to Information in Iran by Expanding General License D-1

In a joint statement, nine rights organizations including the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) have urged the US government to expand General License D-1, which allows the sale and distribution of personal communications tools ...

June 3, 2016

Negligence by Major Tech Companies like Google and Telegram Aiding Iran’s Cyber Army

Tech Giants’ Failure to Implement Security Measures Endangers Millions of Users Large technology firms are failing to provide sophisticated and country-specific user security measures, and as a result, are helping Iran’s state agencies target Iranian citizens online, an ...