Issue Statements and Briefs
The Global Network Initiative publishes statements and resources on a regular basis to highlight trends and issues of concern for all stakeholders in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. As a multi-stakeholder initiative, GNI draws on the collective expertise of our members and on our cumulative experience in the global implementation of the GNI Principles.
We hope these resources will further the discussion on these trends and help identify best practices for advancing freedom of expression and privacy in the ICT sector. Please check back for regular updates.
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GNI Statement on Protecting Intellectual Property and Upholding Free Expression and Innovation Online
Posted: Jan 20, 2012The Global Network Initiative (GNI) welcomes the decision by Congressional leaders to postpone immediate consideration of proposed intellectual property legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives.
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GNI's Submission to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights
Posted: Jan 12, 2012The Global Network Initiative submitted the following letter to the UN Working Group on business and human rights. Our submission and that of other stakeholders can also be viewed on their website.
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GNI Welcomes International Support for Internet Freedom
Posted: Dec 9, 2011The Global Network Initiative (GNI) welcomes the high-level international attention to internet freedom at the Freedom Online ministerial conference in the Netherlands, and stands ready to engage with companies across the information and communications technology (ICT) sector at a time of increased scrutiny regarding how their practices affect internet freedom.
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Open Letter on Freedom of Expression, Intellectual Property and H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act
Posted: Nov 15, 2011The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is concerned that provisions of the proposed U.S. law H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and related legislation could have dangerous unintended consequences for freedom of expression and economic innovation in the U.S. and around the world.
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Open letter to UK Home Secretary in response to the recent violence in London
Posted: Aug 26, 2011On 24 August 2011, GNI wrote to the UK Home Secretary about the discussions between the Government and companies in the ICT sector following the recent violence in London.
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GNI statement on U.S. Secretary of State Clinton’s Address on Internet Freedom
The Global Network Initiative (GNI) welcomes the continued focus by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Internet freedom and her acknowledgment of our initiative. We share her emphasis on fundamental human rights and the value of an open and free Internet.
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