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GNI Statement on the Global De-listing Case Referral to the Court of Justice of the European Union

July 20, 2017

The Global Network Initiative notes the decision by the French courts to refer the global... Read more >

GNI Publishes Updates to the Core Commitments of our Membership

March 20, 2017

In accordance with GNI’s Governance Charter, and following extensive deliberations and consultations, GNI is pleased to publish updates we have... Read more >

GNI Workshop at 2016 IGF: Inclusive Responses to Intentional Internet Disruptions

December 10, 2016

The workshop used breakout groups to facilitate detailed discussions of three topics pertaining to shutdowns: connections to elections and moments of... Read more >

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 >

​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 Welcomes Appeal to the Global Reach of “The Right to be Forgotten”

May 19, 2016

The GNI is concerned that the French data protection authority ruling sets a disturbing precedent for the cause of an open and free... Read more >

GNI Expresses Concern Over the Arrest of a Facebook Executive in Brazil

March 8, 2016

Local staff working in many countries may be increasingly targeted for arrest or intimidation in cases where they are involved in the provision of... Read more >

GNI Briefs the U.S. Helsinki Commission on Internet Freedom

March 4, 2016

On Thursday, March 3, 2016, GNI Director of Policy and Learning Lisl Brunner presented to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S.... Read more >

GNI Submits Written Evidence to the UK Joint Committee Scrutinizing the Investigatory Powers Bill

January 8, 2016

The UK has an opportunity to lead on a global framework for data based on transparency and the rule of law. Read more to find the full GNI... Read more >

The Global Network Initiative Urges Kazakhstan to Respect the Security of Digital Communications

December 21, 2015

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is troubled by a provision in the new communications law of Kazakhstan which would require all Internet users to... Read more >

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