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Research for the 2019 Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index began this week, with more than 30 researchers from around the world contributing to the 2019 evaluation. The Index ranks the world’s most powerful internet, mobile, and telecommunications companies on their disclosed policies affecting freedom of expression and privacy.
The 2019 Index will evaluate 24 companies, which includes all of the 22 companies previously ranked plus two new telecommunications companies (Deutsche Telekom and Telenor). We also are expanding our evaluation of cloud services for five internet companies.
The 2019 Index methodology includes limited revisions to two indicators (G4, G6) in order to preserve year-on-year comparability. In July 2018, we initiated a period of public consultation to solicit feedback from stakeholders about these proposed revisions. Final changes to the methodology are a result of that feedback and internal research conducted by the Ranking Digital Rights (RDR) team.
- The 2019 Index methodology with detailed research guidance and glossary can be viewed and downloaded here.
- An online version of the 2019 Index methodology can be accessed here.
Findings of the 2019 Index will be released in May 2019. Company scores and accompanying analysis will be generated through a rigorous process of cross checking, peer review, company feedback, and quality control.
Stay tuned for more updates from the RDR team!
