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Data localization: A Global Threat to Human Rights Online

April 7, 2025

As more and more governments turn to data localization, these laws’ negative impact on digital rights are becoming increasingly clear. The... Read more >

Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act: A year in review, and framework for reform

March 3, 2025

By applying GNI's framework, Sri Lanka has an opportunity to transform the OSA into a balanced regulation that effectively addresses legitimate... Read more >

Workshop Report: Engaging Trust & Safety and Human Rights Practitioners on Rights-Respecting Responses to Government Demands

February 24, 2025

The workshop explored engagement across the fields of trust & safety and human rights in the context of responding to government... Read more >

Enhancing Participation and Improving the Mechanics of Assessment

January 30, 2025

Recent adaptations to GNI's assessment process help meet the dynamic needs of our membership, while being responsive to external... Read more >

The Most Important Piece of Tech Regulation You’ve Never Heard Of

January 2, 2025

The CS3D’s obligations extend to the global operations and failure to adequately implement them can result in civil... Read more >

GNI at the Asia Internet Coalition Online Safety Forum, Singapore

December 19, 2024

GNI invites stakeholders to support multistakeholder advocacy for fit-for-purpose laws in the APAC.... Read more >

Addressing New Trends in Platform Governance and Information Integrity in GNI Assessments

December 5, 2024

The implementation of the GNI Framework has evolved with more sophisticated forms of government restriction and... Read more >

Interview with Executive Director Jason Pielemeier

October 15, 2024

GNI's 2023 Annual Report featured a special interview with Executive Director Jason... Read more >

Adapting the GNI Assessments for Company Members Across the Stack

September 23, 2024

The need for more sophisticated risk and mitigation analysis has become increasingly clear to... Read more >

Adapting the GNI Assessments for Mandatory Due Diligence Regulations

August 26, 2024

These changes recognize the needs for a dynamic, adaptable, meaningful, and efficient assessment... Read more >

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