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GNI Expresses Concern About the Freedom of Expression and Privacy Implications of Australia’s “Sharing of Violent Abhorrent Material” Bill

At a time when states around the world are considering various approaches to regulating Internet content, GNI is concerned that the government of Australia’s efforts to rush through the "Sharing of Violent Abhorrent Material" Bill could have significant negative impacts on freedom of expression and privacy for Internet users in Australia and beyond.

Chris Sheehy2019-04-05T19:03:05+00:00April 5, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases|Tags: Australia, Freedom of Expression, Online Extremism|

GNI 2018/2019 Company Assessments

GNI has published the Assessment Toolkit, a common methodology to be used by all assessors drawing from the Global Reporting Initiative, UNGPs, and previous assessments. The GNI Board will review company assessments on a rolling basis across its first three meetings in 2019.

Rocio Campos2019-04-08T13:43:36+00:00March 15, 2019|Categories: feature, media releases, Resources|Tags: business and human rights, company assessment, Global Reporting Initiative, UNGPs|

GNI Welcomes New Accredited Assessors

“We are pleased with our extended pool of 12 assessors. Identifying assessors with the optimal qualifications to successfully conduct assessments of member companies is essential to the credibility of GNI’s assessment process,” said Judith Lichtenberg, GNI Executive Director.

Rocio Campos2019-03-15T15:23:10+00:00March 14, 2019|Categories: feature, media releases|

Six Digital Rights Organizations Begin GNI-Internews Fellowships

With exceptional experience advocating for rights-respecting Internet laws and policies, the participation of AfroLeadership, CIPESA, Derechos Digitales, Digital Empowerment Foundation, IPANDETEC, and SFLC.In creates new opportunities for GNI policy and learning activities.

Chris Sheehy2019-03-01T01:08:48+00:00February 28, 2019|Categories: feature, media releases|Tags: civil society, Digital Rights, Internews|

Understanding the Human Rights Risks Associated with Internet Referral Units

A review of Europe’s Internet Referral Units shows the need for greater transparency, remedy, and accountability. The proposal in the draft EU terrorist content regulation to expand government take-down referrals to companies poses similar, if not greater, risks for users' freedom of expression and privacy.

Chris Sheehy2019-02-25T14:32:35+00:00February 25, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, issues highlight, media releases|

BNP Paribas Asset Management Joins GNI’s Investor Constituency

BNP Paribas Asset Management has been a major player in sustainable investment since 2002.

Chris Sheehy2019-02-20T14:45:59+00:00February 20, 2019|Categories: feature, media releases, New Members|Tags: Human Rights, Sustainable Investment|

Meet R3D, GNI’s New Civil Society Member from Mexico

“Our work in Latin America and other regions will greatly benefit from R3D’s expertise, particularly around surveillance. R3D’s membership demonstrates GNI’s continued expansion in the Global South,” said Judith Lichtenberg, GNI Executive Director.

Chris Sheehy2019-02-20T14:35:49+00:00February 20, 2019|Categories: feature, media releases, New Members|Tags: Mexico, Privacy, surveillance|

GNI Submission on Draft Amendments to Intermediary Guidelines in India

GNI is concerned the amendments, as drafted, would place significant pressure on a wide range of ICT companies to monitor Indian users’ activities, remove content, and hand over data in ways that could unnecessarily and inappropriately impact users’ freedom of expression and privacy.

Chris Sheehy2019-01-31T23:46:36+00:00January 31, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, Publication|Tags: Automation, censorship, India, MeitY|

Apply for a Google Policy Fellowship at the Global Network Initiative

The Global Network Initiative seeks applications for the 2019 Google Policy Fellowship program. The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues […]

Rocio Campos2019-01-24T16:39:20+00:00January 24, 2019|Categories: feature, media releases|

GNI Statement on Europe’s Proposed Regulation on Preventing the Dissemination of Terrorist Content Online

As drafted, the proposed European regulation on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content could unintentionally harm users’ rights and undermine legitimate efforts to document and counter extremists’ online activity.

Chris Sheehy2019-02-28T15:18:24+00:00January 15, 2019|Categories: feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases, Publication|

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