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Cancellation of RightsCon 2026 Signals Ongoing Threats to Digital Freedoms

The recent cancellation of RightsCon 2026 underscores the persistent dangers facing digital rights and freedoms globally, as highlighted by the EFF.

Editorial StaffMay 11, 20261 MIN READ

The abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026, the largest global digital rights conference, has raised concerns about the state of digital freedoms.

This decision reflects broader issues of government suppression that threaten spaces for dialogue and dissent.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has expressed solidarity with the global digital rights community, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy and dialogue.