United Kingdom

Home > News > United Kingdom

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 >

GNI and CDT host closed roundtable session in London on regulating of extremist content online

October 30, 2015

The half-day session discussed the effectiveness of restricting content for countering extremism online, and what measures could be used mitigate the... Read more >

GNI Meets with UK officials to discuss new “Snoopers’ Charter” bill and mutual legal assistance reform

October 28, 2015

GNI met with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, and the Cabinet Office to express concerns about the impact the Investigatory... Read more >

GNI Responds to GCHQ in the Financial Times

November 5, 2014

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... Read more >

Open Letter to UK Prime Minister on the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill

July 14, 2014

We urge reconsideration of the fast-track timeline of the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers (DRIP) Bill to provide adequate opportunity for... Read more >

Op-Ed: The UK’s Response to Snowden’s Revelations Lets Putin Off the Hook

April 21, 2014

The UK response to the Snowden revelations is providing a worrying precedent for Putin and other autocrats, and has been incommensurate to the scope... Read more >

Bulk Webcam Collection Neither Necessary Nor Proportionate

February 28, 2014

The Global Network Initiative is deeply alarmed by reports that the UK intelligence agency, GCHQ, has intercepted millions of Yahoo! webcam... Read more >

GNI Hosts Online Debate on the UK Communications Data Bill

December 17, 2012

Susan Morgan hosts a Google Big Tent Hangout discussing the UK draft Communications Data Bill, featuring Lord... Read more >

GNI Welcomes Report on UK Draft Communications Data Bill

December 12, 2012

The Global Network Initiative welcomes the report of the UK Joint Committee on the Draft Communications Data... Read more >

Event: The Communications Data Bill: ‘Snoopers’ charter’, or safeguarding our security?

October 17, 2012

Date: Thursday October 18, 10.30am – 12pm Venue: Free Word Centre, London Tickets: By invitation only.... Read more >

Copyright Global Network Initiative
Website by Eyes Down Digital