Media

MEDIA CONTACT

Rocio Campos, Global Network Initiative Communications Manager
rcampos@globalnetworkinitiative.org
Phone: +1 202 793 3053

HOW TO DESCRIBE THE GLOBAL NETWORK INITIATIVE

Launched in 2008, the Global Network Initiative (www.globalnetworkinitiative.org) occupies a unique place in the global conversation about freedom of expression and privacy in the Information and Communications Technology Sector. The GNI’s multistakeholder approach works to bring together information and communications technology companies, civil society (including human rights and press freedom groups), academics and investors from around the world to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy, facilitate shared learning and collaborative problem solving, and promote coordinated advocacy. For a list of our network members, click here.

NEWS & MEDIA RELEASES (in chronological order)

Letter to Prime Minister Ardern and President Macron on the Christchurch Call

Chris Sheehy2019-05-14T14:47:04+00:00May 13, 2019|feature, intermediary liability, issues highlight, Letter|

Given the potential ramifications for civil society, journalists, technology platforms, and global users, it is essential that the Christchurch Call is conducted in an open and inclusive manner. Substantively, GNI members underscore the importance of framing the call in international human rights language.

Watch: “How to Work with Tech Companies on Human Rights”

Chris Sheehy2019-04-26T17:34:11+00:00April 26, 2019|events, Multimedia|

In his talk at the Berkman Klein Center, learning and development director David walked through lessons learned for digital rights advocates from his ten years of experience working closely with technology companies on vexing human rights challenges.

GNI to Host UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Session: “Mapping the Impact of Digital Technology from Network Disruptions to Disinformation”

Chris Sheehy2019-04-26T15:01:54+00:00April 25, 2019|events, feature, network disruptions|

In Addis on 3 May, GNI will discuss the impacts of digital technology on election-relevant information flows and the interrelationships between these impacts. GNI members participating include the Committee to Protect Journalists, CIPESA, Facebook, and International Media Support.

GNI Welcomes LIBE Committee Amendments, Calls for Further Changes to the Proposed European Regulation on Preventing the Dissemination of Terrorist Content Online

Chris Sheehy2019-04-16T16:26:26+00:00April 16, 2019|feature, intermediary liability, issues highlight, media releases|

Retaining amendments from the LIBE Committee, including the removal of problematic provisions on extra-legal referrals and proactive measures, is essential for human rights. But GNI remains concerned over one-hour timelines for removal and the role of non-judicial authorities in determining the legality of content.

GNI Welcomes LINE Corporation as an Observer

Chris Sheehy2019-04-09T19:00:16+00:00April 9, 2019|feature, media releases|

The first GNI company headquartered in Asia, serving over 164 million users, LINE Corporation will engage in GNI policy and learning activities over a one-year observer period.

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

Chris Sheehy2019-04-05T19:03:05+00:00April 5, 2019|feature, intermediary liability, Issues, issues highlight, media releases|

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.

GNI 2018/2019 Company Assessments

Rocio Campos2019-04-08T13:43:36+00:00March 15, 2019|feature, media releases, Resources|

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.

GNI Welcomes New Accredited Assessors

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

“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.

Six Digital Rights Organizations Begin GNI-Internews Fellowships

Chris Sheehy2019-03-01T01:08:48+00:00February 28, 2019|feature, media releases|

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.

Understanding the Human Rights Risks Associated with Internet Referral Units

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

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.

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