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GNI Presents Multi-Stakeholder Approach at Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Summit

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 16:45

The GNI participated in a panel entitled, “The GNI’s Multi-Stakeholder Approach” at the first annual Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Summit on May 5, 2009.

Date: 
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:00

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Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age

Submitted on Tue, 03/05/2013 - 16:52
Protecting Human Rights in the Digital Age

 

Date: 
Fri, 02/04/2011 - 16:49
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Statement on WikiLeaks and the Implications for Companies

Submitted on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 15:10

Recent decisions by some technology companies to restrict access to or sever ties with WikiLeaks highlight the difficulties companies face when governments attempt to restrict controversial information.

The Global Network Initiative does not take a position on WikiLeaks decision to publish these materials or on their content, but is concerned about the implications for freedom of expression and privacy online.

Date: 
Thu, 12/16/2010 - 16:00

GNI Convenes Stakeholders on Account Deactivation and Human Rights Issues

Submitted on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 17:07

On 16th April 2010 the GNI held a conference call attended by over 30 company and human rights organization representatives to discuss the human rights impacts of account deactivation and content removal. As one outcome of this call, the GNI is establishing a network of companies and human rights organizations dedicated to sharing best practices, communicating potential incidents of concern and reducing the impact of account deactivation and content removal on human rights.

Date: 
Tue, 05/11/2010 - 17:00

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.

Date: 
Wed, 03/10/2010 - 15:00

GNI Statement on U.S. Secretary of State Clinton's Address on Internet Freedom

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 15:59

Secretary Clinton underscored how the Internet brings exciting new opportunities for 21st century diplomacy and highlighted its potential to advance human rights in her address on Internet freedom today. To help achieve these goals, it is important that information, communication, and technology (ICT) companies are able to operate in a manner that promotes respect for human rights, even in the most challenging markets.

Date: 
Thu, 01/21/2010 - 15:00

GNI Identifies Intermediary Liability for Carriers and Platforms for User Generated Content as a Key Issue for Business and Public Policy

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 16:27

When companies are held liable for content uploaded or sent by users, freedom of expression can suffer. Collaborative efforts should help advance policy solutions that better protect fundamental rights to expression and access to information.

Date: 
Wed, 08/19/2009 - 15:00

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.

Date: 
Fri, 06/12/2009 - 16:00

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.

Date: 
Fri, 06/12/2009 - 16:00

GNI Presents Multi-Stakeholder Approach at Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Summit

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 16:45

The GNI participated in a panel entitled, “The GNI’s Multi-Stakeholder Approach” at the first annual Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Summit on May 5, 2009.

Date: 
Thu, 06/04/2009 - 16:00

GNI Participants Discuss Human Rights Challenges at Soul of the New Machine Conference

Submitted on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 16:47

On May 4, 2009, Global Network Initiative participants took part in a panel at the Soul of the New Machine Conference in Berkeley, California. Participants discussed recent challenges to freedom of expression and privacy in Korea, Moldova, and Australia, and the role of the GNI as a source of first principles, collaboration, and engagement.

Date: 
Tue, 06/02/2009 - 16:00

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The Global Network Initiative publishes statements and resources on a regular basis to highlight trends and issues of concern for all stakeholders in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. As a multi-stakeholder initiative, GNI draws on the collective expertise of our members and on our cumulative experience in the global implementation of the GNI Principles. 

We hope these resources will further the discussion on these trends and help identify best practices for advancing freedom of expression and privacy in the ICT sector. Please check back for regular updates. 

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