Reports
Report: Internet Shutdowns in the Northern Zone of Paraguay
This research was carried out by as part of a project funded by GNI.
Research: The Surveillance Law Landscape in India & the Impact of Puttaswamy
GNI welcomes the release of this report as part of the SuNI project.
GNI Emerging Voices: Research Looks at Layered Moderation Systems on Digital Platforms
This research was supported by the Global Network Initiative through its Emerging Voices Fellowship Program.Publications
GNI Analysis: Information Technology Rules Put Rights at Risk in India
Recent amendments to IT Rules in India continue to pose significant risks for freedom of expression and privacy. Read GNI's update on the recent developments and analysis of the Rules.
Concerns About Draft Content Regulation in Bangladesh: Submission to BTRC
GNI recently submitted comment on the draft digital platform regulation from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). GNI is concerned about the rushed process, including overlap with a similar proposal from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as well as the risks to digital rights from the significant obligations in the draft regulation. GNI stands ready to engage with the BTRC in support of rights-respecting content regulation.
Nuevo Reporte: Uso de tecnologías para el combate de la pandemia: Datos personales en Latinoamérica
Este reporte revisa el desarrollo de tecnologías para el combate a la pandemia bajo diferentes marcos legales en Argentina, Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Ecuador y El Salvador. Analiza los impactos de las respuestas de los gobiernos en el derecho a la privacidad de los usuarios y ofrece recomendaciones.Op-Eds and Commentary
The Right Way to Regulate Digital Harms
In the Op-Ed “The Right Way to Regulate Digital Harms” published by Project Syndicate on [...]
Op-Ed: Five Ways Telecommunications Companies Can Fight Internet Shutdowns
Digital rights advocates have sometimes seen companies as adversaries when they cooperate with orders to limit or shut off services. But new research demonstrates a set of practical steps companies caught between these competing pressures can take to uphold their responsibilities and work together with advocates to discourage government disruption orders.
“The Rights Foundation,” Launching the GNI Blog Series on Content Regulation and Human Rights
An introduction to the GNI blog series examining government efforts to address online harms around the world. Written by members and close collaborators, the series will provide practical guidance to those seeking to regulate content while upholding human rights.