How will the Global Network Initiative accomplish its goals?
The Initiative provides a systemic approach for companies facing government requests to protect the rights to freedom of expression and privacy of their users while respecting legitimate government authority. Over time, the aim is for the Principles and Implementation Guidelines to take root as a global standard for the ICT sector and to be adopted by companies worldwide, employed by diverse stakeholders for advancing human rights, and recognized by governments and international bodies. By defining shared standards, the Initiative will support companies in the management of human rights risks and opportunities associated with the provision of ICT products and services globally. The shared standards also provide a systematic approach to resisting efforts by governments to enlist companies in acts of censorship and surveillance that go beyond the law or internationally recognized human rights laws and standards. Participants in the Initiative recognize that responsible company actions al
