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GIFCT (Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism)

The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism brings together the technology industry, government, civil society, and academia to foster collaboration and information-sharing to counter terrorist and violent extremist activity online.

Subject tag: Terrorism and violent extremism

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a business and employment-focused social media platform that works through websites and mobile apps. It was launched on May 5, 2003 by Reid Hoffman and Eric Ly. Since[...]

Strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation 2022 (Initiative)

The 2022 Strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation builds on the pioneering 2018 Code while setting more ambitious commitments and measures aimed at countering online disinformation. The new Code brings[...]

Subject tag: Algorithmic systems | Data Access | Terrorism and violent extremism

Defending Democracy Program (Microsoft)

The Defending Democracy Program will work with stakeholders including governments, non-government organizations, academics and industry all in democratic countries globally to protect campaigns from hacking, increase political advertising transparency online,[...]

Subject tag: Advertising | Algorithmic systems | Democracy & Civil Liberties | Disinformation and misinformation

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership (DTSP)

Trust and Safety is a critical function at many of the world’s leading digital service companies. The people working in Trust and Safety help to promote a safer and more[...]

Subject tag: Advertising | Algorithmic systems | Child safety | Disinformation and misinformation | Privacy and data protection | Terrorism and violent extremism

EDMO Working Group for the Creation of an Independent Intermediary Body to Support Research on Digital Platforms

Sixteen representatives of very large online platforms, academia, and civil society have begun work to develop an organizational model for a new independent intermediary body that will facilitate data sharing[...]

Subject tag: Data Access | Privacy and data protection

The Tech Coalition

Our members work together to drive critical advances in technology and adoption of best practices for keeping children safe online.

Subject tag: Child safety

Transparency report

Microsoft Law Enforcement Requests Report

Twice a year we publish the number of legal demands for customer data that we receive from law enforcement agencies around the world. While this report only covers law enforcement[...]

Published date: June 30, 2013

Subject tag: Government transparency | Privacy and data protection

Transparency report

Microsoft Digital Safety Content Report

The Digital Safety Content Report (DSCR) covers actions that Microsoft has taken in relation to child sexual exploitation and abuse imagery (CSEAI), grooming of children for sexual purposes, terrorist and[...]

Published date: December 31, 2022

Subject tag: Child safety | Terrorism and violent extremism

Transparency report

Microsoft Government Requests for Content Removal Report

Microsoft receives requests from governments around the world to remove access to content that is available online through one of our consumer products or services. Details related to these requests[...]

Published date: December 31, 2022

Subject tag: Government transparency

Transparency report

Microsoft Privacy Report

At Microsoft, we value, protect, and defend your privacy. We live up to our commitment to protect your privacy by providing products, information, and controls to help you make informed[...]

Published date: April 30, 2023

Subject tag: Privacy and data protection

Data sharing mechanism or programme

Microsoft and ODI Open Data Campaign

The partnership is part of Microsoft’s wider Open Data Campaign launched in April 2020. As part of the campaign, Microsoft adopted a new set of principles to guide how the[...]

Published date: April 1, 2020

Subject tag: Data Access

Data sharing mechanism or programme

Microsoft and NYU Open Data Policy Lab

The Open Data Policy Lab works to accelerate the responsible re-use of data by lowering existing barriers and building a center of expertise that will available to all stakeholders involved[...]

Published date: April 21, 2020

Subject tag: Data Access | Privacy and data protection

Best practice guide | Submission/proposal/advocacy/recommendation

TRUST: Voluntary Framework for Industry Transparency

The Tech Coalition launched Trust: Voluntary Framework for Industry Transparency at the WeProtect Global Alliance Summit in Brussels. Developed by industry following a consultation process with civil society and governments,[...]

Published date: June 2, 2022

Subject tag: Child safety

Best practice guide

Digital Trust & Safety Partnership Best Practices Framework

The DTSP Best Practices Framework offers a common framework to how companies address Content- and Conduct-Related Risks. While the overarching Commitments are uniform, the method by which they are fulfilled[...]

Published date: December 1, 2021

Subject tag: Advertising | Algorithmic systems | Child safety | Data Access | Disinformation and misinformation | Privacy and data protection | Terrorism and violent extremism

Transparency center | Transparency report

Code of Practice on Disinformation: new reports available in the Transparency Centr

All major online platform signatories of the Code of Practice on Disinformation (Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok) have delivered a second set of reports on the implementation of the Code[...]

Published date: September 26, 2023

Subject tag: Advertising | Algorithmic systems | Child safety | Data Access | Disinformation and misinformation | Government transparency | Privacy and data protection | Terrorism and violent extremism