ICT companies

Syrian Internet Shutdown

Submitted on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 16:48

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is alarmed by the nationwide shutdown of the Internet, as well as reported communications network disruptions, in Syria. Data from Internet monitoring companies starkly shows the loss of international connectivity, as does traffic from Google’s Transparency Report.

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Thu, 11/29/2012 - 16:45

Collaborating on Controversial Content and Difficult Decisions

Submitted on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 13:06

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) condemns the recent violence associated with protests around the world against an inflammatory film insulting to Islam. GNI’s Principles on Freedom of Expression and Privacy aim to guide responsible decisions by companies when facing requests or demands from governments.

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Tue, 09/25/2012 - 13:01

Ensure the Free Flow of Information in Tajikistan

Submitted on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 16:37
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is concerned by the restrictions on the right to freedom of expression imposed by the Government of Tajikistan following violence in the region of Gorno-Badakhshan. Last week the government mandated the blocking of video-sharing website YouTube and reportedly shut down communications networks in Gorno-Badakhshan, severely restricting the free flow of information. A number of news sites, including the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), have also been reported blocked.
 
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Wed, 08/01/2012 - 16:35

Afilias Becomes the First European Company to Gain Observer Status with the Global Network Initiative

Submitted on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 17:01

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is pleased to announce that Afilias Limited, an Ireland-based global provider of registry services for top-level Internet domains, is the first European company to gain observer status with GNI.

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Wed, 05/30/2012 - 16:55

Facebook Gains Observer Status with the Global Network Initiative

Submitted on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 08:49

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is pleased to announce that Facebook is the first company to gain observer status with GNI. Observer status is an opportunity for companies who are actively considering joining GNI to examine the initiative's programs as well as its principles on free expression and privacy.

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Thu, 05/03/2012 - 09:00

Summary of Supporting Documentation for GNI Phase II Assessments

Submitted on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 08:21
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Wed, 04/18/2012 - 08:19

 

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GNI Statement on the Global Online Freedom Act of 2011

Submitted on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 10:01
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) supports the objective of legislation that would protect and advance rights to free expression and privacy online and provide increased transparency and accountability for information and communications technology (ICT) companies operating worldwide.
 
GNI member companies have made a public commitment to undertake human rights due diligence measures. We commend the authors of H.R. 3605, the Global Online Freedom Act of 2011, for requiring disclosure by companies about the human rights due diligence measures they undertake. 
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Wed, 03/28/2012 - 09:59

The Global Network Initiative Encourages Companies Not to Respond to Pakistan's Request for Proposals for an Internet Filtering and Blocking System

Submitted on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 09:56
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) commends the companies that have made public commitments not to respond to the Government of Pakistan's request for proposals (RFP) to build and implement a new system for Internet blocking and filtering. GNI member Websense was the first company to say it would not respond to this request, and Cisco, Sandvine, Verizon, and McAfee have also made public commitments.
 
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Mon, 03/12/2012 - 09:55

First Independent Assessments of GNI Founding Companies Completed

Submitted on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 09:52
The three founding Global Network Initiative (GNI) companies—Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo!—have undergone the first independent assessments to determine how they are implementing their GNI commitments so far. This was the world's first independent assessment of corporate policies and procedures in the Information & Communications Technology (ICT) industry to address freedom of expression and privacy rights.
 
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Tue, 03/06/2012 - 09:49

Websense Joins the Global Network Initiative

Submitted on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:28

The Global Network Initiative is pleased to announce that Websense, a global provider of web, data, and email security, will become the fifth company to join GNI. Websense joins four other GNI company members, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, and Evoca.

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Thu, 12/08/2011 - 17:28

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