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New Report! Technologies Used in the Fight Against the Pandemic: Personal Data in Latin America

November 7, 2021

This report looks at the development of technologies to fight the pandemic under different legal frameworks in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia,... Read more >

Civil Society Organizations from the Middle East and Latin America Join the Global Network Initiative

November 20, 2017

The Global Network Initiative is pleased to welcome two new civil society organizations as members:... 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 >

Once Again, Brazilian Judge Orders WhatsApp Block

July 19, 2016

The Global Network Initiative is alarmed by yet another order by a Brazilian judge to block the WhatsApp messaging service across the entire... Read more >

Global Network Initiative Concerned by the Shutdown of WhatsApp in Brazil

May 2, 2016

The GNI continues to urge the Brazilian government to adhere to international human rights standards on free expression and privacy and to refrain... Read more >

The Global Network Initiative and the Telecommunications Industry Dialogue Join Forces to Advance Freedom of Expression and Privacy

February 1, 2016

From February 1st, Millicom, Nokia, Orange, Telefónica, Telenor Group, TeliaSonera, and Vodafone Group will have official observer status within the... Read more >

The GNI Expresses Concern over Suspension of Messaging Service in Brazil

December 18, 2015

A Brazilian court’s decision instituted a nationwide blocking of the WhatsApp messaging service on December 17. The GNI urges the Brazilian... Read more >

CELE joins the Global Network Initiative

May 31, 2011

The Global Network Initiative is delighted to announce that CELE, The Center for Studies on... Read more >

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