Global Network Initiative

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GNI
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The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is a coalition of tech companies, human rights organisations, academics, investors and technology leaders whose purpose is to protect and advance freedom of expression and privacy in the technology sector. Its website sets out the 'GNI Principles' on protecting and promoting freedom of expression and privacy and has has guidance for companies on putting these principles into practice. It provides a compilation of information from 50 countries about legal powers to intercept communications, access communications data and restrict the content of communications, the GNI Country Legal Frameworks Resource. There is a due diligence tool for assessing threats to human rights inherent in technology products and services ('Across the Stack') and a briefing on content regulation and human rights. The site also has a blog, news updates and event information. The site is in English, but the GNI Principles are available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish and Russian.
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