A multistakeholder collaboration working to protect & advance freedom of expression and privacy in the tech sector.Global Network Initiative is a multistakeholder collaboration to protect freedom of expression and privacy in tech.

Core values

- **Promoting Human Rights**: GNI sets a global standard for responsible company decision-making to advance freedom of expression and privacy rights, aligning with international human rights standards[1][2][4].
- **Multistakeholder Engagement**: It brings together diverse stakeholders, including academics, civil society, companies, and investors, to foster accountability, shared learning, and collective advocacy[1][2][5].
- **Addressing Key Issues**: GNI focuses on critical issues such as network disruptions, intermediary liability, content regulation, privacy and surveillance, and jurisdictional assertions, which are central to the digital rights of individuals[5].
- **Tools and Resources**: GNI develops and provides various tools and resources to enhance protections for digital freedom of expression and privacy, including guides, reports, and assessments that inform policy and practice[3].
- **Transparency and Accountability**: GNI promotes transparency and accountability among its member companies through independent assessments and reporting, which helps in ensuring that companies respect human rights[4].