Enforcement action · Access Now
WhatsApp, et al., v. NSO Group Technologies Limited, et al.
WhatsApp, et al., v. NSO Group Technologies Limited, et al. is an AI-related enforcement action involving Access Now. An amicus brief urges the Ninth Circuit to affirm a permanent injunction against NSO Group's spyware, arguing it's crucial for protecting encryption, human rights, and national security.
Action details
- Agency
- Access Now
- Jurisdiction
- US
- Document type
- court opinion
- Topic
- ai privacy
Summary
Access Now and other human rights organizations filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, supporting a permanent injunction against NSO Group's spyware. They argue that this injunction is vital to protect secure, encrypted communications for journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, prevent human rights violations, and bolster U.S. national security by safeguarding critical infrastructure.
Primary source
https://www.accessnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-v.-NSO-Brief-of-Amici-Curiae-Access-Now-et-al.pdf →Related Access Now actions
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Frequently asked questions
- What is WhatsApp, et al., v. NSO Group Technologies Limited, et al.?
- Access Now and other human rights organizations filed an amicus brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, supporting a permanent injunction against NSO Group's spyware. They argue that this injunction is vital to protect secure, encrypted communications for journalists, activists, and human rights defenders, prevent human rights violations, and bolster U.S. national security by safeguarding critical infrastructure. Primary source →
- Which agency brought the action?
- Access Now brought this enforcement action in US. Primary source →
- What was the penalty?
- No specific penalty amount is disclosed in the primary source AIGI tracked for this action. Some enforcement actions resolve through injunctive relief, consent decrees, or behavioural undertakings rather than monetary penalty. Primary source →
- When did the action take effect?
- The most recent activity on this action was published on 5/21/2026. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source?
- The primary source for WhatsApp, et al., v. NSO Group Technologies Limited, et al. is at https://www.accessnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WhatsApp-v.-NSO-Brief-of-Amici-Curiae-Access-Now-et-al.pdf. AIGI does not paraphrase secondary commentary — every claim on this page links back to that primary source. Primary source →
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