Privacy

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

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

GNI Statement in Response to Violence in London

Submitted on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 11:39

In his response to the violent unrest in the UK over the past week, UK Prime Minister David Cameron said the government is considering whether it would be right to place limits on social media access in certain cases. While criminality and violence deserve condemnation and prosecution under the full extent of the law, the Global Network Initiative (GNI) urges the British government to consider the domestic and global ramifications for civil liberties and human rights as it develops specific proposals. 

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Thu, 08/11/2011 - 17:08

GNI Principles Offer Guidance to ICT Manufacturing and Software Sector [UPDATE 08.19: Official update on Green Dam]

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 16:28

The GNI is actively monitoring developments regarding the Chinese government’s directive that requires computer manufacturers to install the Green Dam/Youth Escort content control software on personal computers produced or sold in China. This directive is ostensibly intended to protect children from sexually explicit content, but in fact raises significant challenges for companies in the technology sector that also have a responsibility to respect human rights. The GNI offers a multi-stakeholder forum that provides operational guidance and a credible system for companies to develop effective strategies in response to these challenges.

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Fri, 06/12/2009 - 16:00

Reflecting on Google in Italy (and beyond): Implications for Online Privacy and Freedom of Expression in the Internet Age

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 15:14

The Italian court decision to hold three Google executives criminally liable for privacy violations raises important questions for human rights and for the technology industry. Privacy and freedom of expression are fundamental rights. How to best to align policies that protect both these rights is an issue that warrants broad consideration.

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Wed, 03/10/2010 - 15:00

GNI commissioned report on the freedom of expression and privacy risks across the ICT sector is published

Submitted on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 15:20

Today sees the publication of a GNI commissioned report, written by BSR "Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age".

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Mon, 02/14/2011 - 15:00

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