Events

New World Borders: How Governments Assert Authority Across Borders in the Internet Age

Rocio Campos2018-10-02T19:55:43+00:00October 2, 2018|events, feature, Issues, issues highlight, Jurisdictional Assertions & Limits, media releases, Multimedia|

Although the transfer of data across jurisdictions is a fundamental byproduct of the global, interoperable Internet, it can also put pressures on legal systems designed for the pre-Internet age. For the 2018 Learning Forum, "New World Borders." GNI joined with ASIL and OTI at New America to explore pressing questions related to jurisdiction and human rights online.

Experts Share International Perspectives on the CLOUD Act at Capitol Hill Event

Chris Sheehy2018-10-03T14:36:08+00:00October 2, 2018|events, feature, Issues, issues highlight, Jurisdictional Assertions & Limits, media releases|

On 18 September, GNI convened a group of experts to discuss how possible partner countries measure against the criteria the U.S. CLOUD Act sets out for bilateral agreements for evidence sharing, how Congress can help ensure the agreements protect human rights, and how the law may impact Internet governance globally.

GNI 2018 Learning Forum: “New World Borders: How Jurisdiction Affects Human Rights Online”

Chris Sheehy2018-10-02T19:23:46+00:00August 28, 2018|events|

On 18 September at New America, GNI will host two sessions on distinct but interrelated state actions that impact the flow of data across borders: sharing electronic evidence across jurisdictions, and global takedown orders. The event is co-hosted with the American Society for International Law and the Open Technology Institute at New America.

GNI Event on Capitol Hill: “Forecasting the Implications of the U.S. Cloud Act Around the World”

Chris Sheehy2018-10-02T19:58:09+00:00August 28, 2018|events|

Join us on Tuesday, 18 September, for a discussion featuring several prominent GNI civil society, academic, and company members presenting their perspectives on the potential global implications of the U.S. CLOUD Act.

GNI in Toronto for RightsCon 2018

Chris Sheehy2018-05-31T16:28:26+00:00May 10, 2018|events, feature|

GNI Member Sessions - RightsCon 2018 From 16-18 May representatives from GNI's academic, civil society, company, [...]

2018 Corporate Accountability Index Highlights Good Practices by GNI Companies

Rocio Campos2018-05-11T20:01:40+00:00April 27, 2018|events, feature, media releases|

On Wednesday 25 April, the Ranking Digital Rights Project (RDR) launched its third Corporate Accountability Index – ranking [...]

Event Report: GNI & UNESCO host Improving the Communications and Information Ecosystem to Protect the Integrity of Elections

Chris Sheehy2018-04-23T20:13:31+00:00April 23, 2018|events, network disruptions, Publication|

GNI and UNESCO partnered for two feature sessions: “network availability, security and integrity around elections,” and "enhancing quality of information and elections.”