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GNI Provides Input to UN Special Rapporteur’s Study on Telcos and the Internet Access Sector

November 18, 2016

As companies respond to government requests that can impact freedom of expression and privacy, the GNI Principles and Implementation Guidelines can... Read more >

LinkedIn Blocked in Russia

November 11, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is deeply concerned that LinkedIn has been blocked in Russia. The blocking order from the Russian regulator was put... Read more >

Disruptions of Social Media Platforms in Turkey

November 7, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is closely monitoring reports that access to social media platforms in... Read more >

​New Report Reveals the Economic Costs of Internet Shutdowns

October 27, 2016

Governments who disrupt the Internet could be shaving off 1.9 percent of their daily GDP. Read more for the full report.... Read more >

GNI Joins Brookings Panel on The Economic Cost of Internet Shutdowns

October 7, 2016

GNI Director of Communications Kath Cummins called on governments to recognize the challenges shutdowns pose for economic development, rather than... Read more >

GNI Concerned by Internet Shutdown in Ethiopia

October 6, 2016

GNI is concerned by reports showing the Ethiopian Government blocked Internet access amid escalating anti-government... Read more >

Once Again, Brazilian Judge Orders WhatsApp Block

July 19, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is alarmed by yet another order by a Brazilian judge to block the WhatsApp messaging service across the entire... Read more >

Global Network Initiative and Telecommunications Industry Dialogue Joint Statement on Network and Service Shutdowns

July 12, 2016

The Global Network Initiative and the Telecommunications Industry Dialogue are deeply concerned by the increasing number of government orders to shut... Read more >

The Global Network Initiative Releases Public Report on the 2015/16 Independent Assessments of Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and Yahoo

July 7, 2016

GNI has released new recommendations for governments and tech companies to protect user rights when they address content alleged to be extremist or... Read more >

GNI Joins Coalition Opposing Proposal to Bar Privacy and Civil Liberties Board From Considering the Rights of Non-U.S. Persons

June 24, 2016

The coalition, which consisted of civil society groups, companies, and trade associations, urges the U.S. Senate to oppose a provision in the... Read more >

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