GNI Expresses Concern Over the Arrest of a Facebook Executive in Brazil
Local staff working in many countries may be increasingly targeted for arrest or intimidation in cases where they are involved in the provision of encrypted services.
GNI Meets with UK officials to discuss new “Snoopers’ Charter” bill and mutual legal assistance reform
GNI met with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, and the Cabinet Office to express concerns about the impact the Investigatory Powers Bill will have internationally on privacy and free expression rights.
Change.Org Gains Observer Status with the Global Network Initiative
"Change.org is a powerful global force for social good, and we look forward to what we can accomplish together,” said GNI Executive Director Judith Lichtenberg.
The Global Network Initiative Announces New Executive Director Judith Lichtenberg
GNI is pleased to announce that Judith Lichtenberg has been appointed as our new Executive Director.
GNI Welcomes Landmark Freedom of Expression Ruling by the Supreme Court of India
The Global Network Initiative applauds today's landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of India in support of freedom of expression.
Azerbaijan: Drop Charges Against Emin Huseyn
GNI urges the Government of Azerbaijan to drop the criminal investigation of Emin Huseynov, director of GNI civil society member the Institute for Reporters’ Freedom and Safety.
GNI Responds to GCHQ in the Financial Times
In reaction to the Financial Times op-ed by Richard Hannigan, Director of GCHQ, GNI Board Chair Mark Stephens wrote this letter to the editor, "Need to intrude must be demonstrated, not merely asserted" published November 5.
Open Letter to UK Prime Minister on the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill
We urge reconsideration of the fast-track timeline of the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) Bill to provide adequate opportunity for Parliamentary scrutiny and public debate.
Op-Ed: Privacy Since Snowden
A year has passed since the American former intelligence contractor Edward J. Snowden began revealing the massive scope of Internet surveillance by the US National Security Agency.
Op-Ed: Only the Powerful Will Benefit from the “Right to Be Forgotten”
Last week's judgment by the European court of justice allowing anyone to demand that a search engine should remove unwanted information from its index – even if it is accurate, lawful, and publicly available elsewhere – is a dangerous step in the wrong direction.