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Data localization: A Global Threat to Human Rights Online

April 7, 2025

As more and more governments turn to data localization, these laws’ negative impact on digital rights are becoming increasingly clear. The... Read more >

Summary: GNI Annual Learning Forum 2023 “Lessons from 15 Years of Tech Accountability”

November 20, 2023

Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) is emerging as a key practice in tech company conduct,... Read more >

GNI Statement on Recent Digital Regulation Proposals in Pakistan

July 28, 2023

The GNI encourages the Pakistan government to reconsider its rushed approach and undertake open, transparent, and multistakeholder consultations to... Read more >


GNI statement on Türkiye’s continued push to regulate digital content and pressure intermediaries

January 24, 2023

The Global Network Initiative (GNI), a global, multistakeholder organization focused on freedom of expression and... Read more >

GNI Hosts 2016 Learning Forum at Georgetown University

December 2, 2016

GNI launched a new policy brief, "Extremist Content and the ICT Sector," and convened discussions on the imposition of government restrictions beyond... Read more >

New GNI Report Offers Reforms to Manage Rising Number of International Law Enforcement Requests for User Data

January 27, 2015

A report released by GNI outlines key principles and specific reforms to drive a human rights-based approach to MLA reform for the twenty-first... Read more >

Russian Internet Legislation Threatens Online Rights

April 25, 2014

The Global Network Initiative urges Russian President Vladimir Putin to veto legislation that would restrict free expression and privacy rights... Read more >

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