Global Network Initiative

Global Network Initiative
AbbreviationGNI
Formation2008 (2008)
Type501(c)3 organization
27-2322782
PurposePreventing Internet censorship by authoritarian governments and protecting the Internet privacy rights of individuals
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
Key people
  • David Kaye (academic) (Independent Chair), Agustina Del Campo (Co-Chair)
  • Jason Pielemeier, Executive Director
  • Elonnai Hickok, Managing Director
Websiteglobalnetworkinitiative.org

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is a non-governmental organization with the dual goals of preventing Internet censorship by authoritarian governments and protecting the Internet privacy rights of individuals. It is sponsored by a coalition of multinational corporations, global non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. David Kaye (academic) is the Independent Chair of the Board. Mark Stephens (solicitor) was the previous Independent Chair.

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