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GNI Submission to the Consultation on the UK Online Harms White Paper

We are concerned that the approach outlined in the White Paper is both too broad and unnecessarily vague. We ask the government to take the time necessary to narrow and flesh-out its approach in more detail, in broad consultation with all stakeholders and before moving forward with legislation, in order to protect freedom of expression online, promote innovation and competition, and provide the coherence and certainty that the government seeks to deliver.

2019-07-02T13:19:46+00:00July 2, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight|Tags: , , |

Understanding Electoral Information Flows: How to Approach the Role of Digital Technologies in Elections? By Jason Pielemeier*

GNI's session at UNESCO World Press Freedom Day explored information flows and potential abuses of ICTs during elections, and lessons for upcoming elections in Ethiopia. GNI Policy Director Jason Pielemeier reflects on the session for the GNI Blog.

2019-06-10T21:03:14+00:00June 10, 2019|Categories: issues highlight, network disruptions|Tags: , |

The Global Forum for Media Development Joins GNI

GFMD is an international network of around 200 members working across 70 countries to provide an international platform for journalism support and media development practitioners to interact with donors, governments, opinion leaders, and the wider public in order to advocate for media development as a primary pillar for social, economic, and political progress.

2019-06-07T17:26:05+00:00June 7, 2019|Categories: media releases, New Members|Tags: , |

Letter to Prime Minister Ardern and President Macron on the Christchurch Call

Given the potential ramifications for civil society, journalists, technology platforms, and global users, it is essential that the Christchurch Call is conducted in an open and inclusive manner. Substantively, GNI members underscore the importance of framing the call in international human rights language.

2019-05-14T14:47:04+00:00May 13, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, issues highlight, Letter|Tags: , , , |

GNI to Host UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Session: “Mapping the Impact of Digital Technology from Network Disruptions to Disinformation”

In Addis on 3 May, GNI will discuss the impacts of digital technology on election-relevant information flows and the interrelationships between these impacts. GNI members participating include the Committee to Protect Journalists, CIPESA, Facebook, and International Media Support.

2019-04-26T15:01:54+00:00April 25, 2019|Categories: events, feature, network disruptions|

GNI Welcomes LIBE Committee Amendments, Calls for Further Changes to the Proposed European Regulation on Preventing the Dissemination of Terrorist Content Online

Retaining amendments from the LIBE Committee, including the removal of problematic provisions on extra-legal referrals and proactive measures, is essential for human rights. But GNI remains concerned over one-hour timelines for removal and the role of non-judicial authorities in determining the legality of content.

2019-04-16T16:26:26+00:00April 16, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, issues highlight, media releases|Tags: , , |
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