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The Global Network Initiative (GNI) was launched in 2008. Our mission is to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy rights in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector by setting a global standard for responsible decision making and serving as a multistakeholder voice in the face of government restrictions and demands. GNI members include ICT companies, civil society organizations (including human rights and press freedom groups), academics, academic institutions, and investors from around the world.

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NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES (in chronological order)

Hiperderecho Joins GNI’s Civil Society Constituency

Rocio Campos2021-05-15T13:23:09+00:00May 15, 2021|events, feature, media releases|

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is pleased to announce that the Peruvian digital rights organization Hiperderecho has joined GNI’s civil society constituency. “We work to improve public knowledge and understanding of the social implications of technology’s role in everyday life. We develop research projects under a human rights and social [...]

Return to Full Mobile Internet: Joint Statement with the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business

Chris Sheehy2021-05-17T12:53:28+00:00May 14, 2021|feature, Issues, issues highlight, network disruptions|

Today marks two months since mobile Internet was shut down in Myanmar. As nationwide restrictions to mobile Internet and wireless broadband continue, MCRB and GNI again call for equal and unrestricted access to information across all telecommunications networks.

Sejal Parmar Joins GNI’s Academic Constituency

Rocio Campos2021-05-11T22:53:48+00:00May 11, 2021|feature, media releases, New Members|

GNI welcomes Dr. Sejal Parmar as a member of the GNI academic constituency. “GNI will greatly benefit from Dr. Parmar’s expertise in international human rights law, particularly in the area of freedom of expression,” said GNI Executive Director, Judith Lichtenberg.

Online Safety Bill in Australia: GNI Letter to the Minister for Communications

Chris Sheehy2021-05-11T19:58:49+00:00May 11, 2021|feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases|

The Senate of Australia is currently considering the 2021 Online Safety Bill. In our letter to the Minister of Communications and subsequent analysis, we call for a set of amendments that could allow Australia to model strong, participatory governance to successfully address legitimate concerns around online harms while protecting human rights.

TEDIC Joins GNI’s Civil Society Constituency

Rocio Campos2021-05-10T19:35:48+00:00May 10, 2021|feature, media releases, New Members|

GNI is pleased to announce that the digital rights and civic technology organization TEDIC, based in Paraguay, has joined GNI’s civil society constituency. TEDIC was also one of the 2020 GNI-Internews Fellows.

Change.org Joins GNI’s Company Constituency

Rocio Campos2021-05-07T22:20:05+00:00May 9, 2021|feature, media releases, New Members|

As a GNI company member, Change.org joins leading ICT companies and more than 50 academic, civil society, and investor members from around the world to advocate for shared GNI policy priorities.

GNI Submission to New Zealand’s Film, Videos, and Publications Classifications Amendment (FVPCA)

Chris Sheehy2021-04-01T16:44:25+00:00April 1, 2021|intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases|

GNI share concerns from the government of New Zealand about how best to act on and deter illegal content online. However, GNI urges the government to reconsider requirements for content filtering in the FCPVA, and ensure any new authorities for mandating removal of content include robust safeguards, mechanisms for appeal and redress, and appropriate oversight.

GNI Submission to European Commission Consultation on the Digital Services Act

Chris Sheehy2021-04-01T16:51:17+00:00April 1, 2021|intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases|

In our response to the European Commission's open feedback period on its draft for the DSA, GNI recommends revisions to the governance structure, liability scheme, and categories of intermediaries, among others, to ensure the protection of fundamental rights.

New Report! Life Interrupted: Centering the Social Impacts of Network Disruptions in Advocacy in Africa

Chris Sheehy2021-03-31T15:17:24+00:00March 31, 2021|feature, Issues, issues highlight, media releases, network disruptions, Publication, reports|

Authored by Tomiwa Ilori of the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, the report surveys experts and practitioners from eleven countries in Africa where the Internet was disrupted for 1144 days total between 2011 and 2020.

GNI Analysis: Information Technology Rules Put Rights at Risk in India

Chris Sheehy2021-03-30T19:55:06+00:00March 30, 2021|feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases, Publication, surveillance|

Recently notified IT Rules in India, which follow a previous draft GNI commented on in early 2019, continue to pose significant risks for freedom of expression and privacy. Read GNI's letter to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and corresponding analysis of the Rules.