G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations

Companies should conduct regular, comprehensive, and credible due diligence, through robust human rights impact assessments, to identify how government regulations and policies affect freedom of expression and information and privacy, and to mitigate any risks posed by those impacts in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

 
100%0%
100
Telefónica
82
Orange
82
Telenor
73
Deutsche Telekom
73
Vodafone
64
AT&T
36
MTN
32
Airtel
18
América Móvil
9
Axiata
0
Etisalat
0
Ooredoo
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64%

AT&T

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
AT&T (Prepaid mobile)
AT&T (Postpaid mobile)
AT&T (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
64
64
64
64
32%

Airtel

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Airtel India (Prepaid mobile)
Airtel India (Postpaid mobile)
Airtel India (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
32
32
32
32
32
18%

América Móvil

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Telcel (Prepaid mobile)
Telcel (Postpaid mobile)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
18
18
18
18
9%

Axiata

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Celcom (Prepaid mobile)
Celcom (Postpaid mobile)
Celcom (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
9
9
9
9
9
73%

Deutsche Telekom

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Deutsche Telekom Germany (Prepaid mobile)
Deutsche Telekom Germany (Postpaid mobile)
Deutsche Telekom Germany (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
73
73
73
73
73
0%

Etisalat

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Etisalat UAE (Prepaid mobile)
Etisalat UAE (Postpaid mobile)
Etisalat UAE (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
0
0
0
0
0
36%

MTN

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
MTN South Africa (Prepaid mobile)
MTN South Africa (Postpaid mobile)
MTN South Africa (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Averages
36
36
36
36
36
0%

Ooredoo

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Ooredoo Qatar (Prepaid mobile)
Ooredoo Qatar (Postpaid mobile)
Ooredoo Qatar (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
Averages
0
0
0
0
0
82%

Orange

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Orange France (Prepaid mobile)
Orange France (Postpaid mobile)
Orange France (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Averages
82
82
82
82
82
100%

Telefónica

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Movistar (Prepaid mobile)
Movistar (Postpaid mobile)
Movistar (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Averages
100
100
100
100
100
82%

Telenor

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Telenor Norway (Prepaid mobile)
Telenor Norway (Postpaid mobile)
Telenor Norway (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Averages
82
82
82
82
82
73%

Vodafone

G4a. Impact assessment: Governments and regulations
Group
Operating Company
Vodafone UK (Prepaid mobile)
Vodafone UK (Postpaid mobile)
Vodafone UK (Fixed-line broadband)
1.

Does the company assess how laws affect freedom of expression and information in jurisdictions where it operates?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2.

Does the company assess how laws affect privacy in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
3.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
No Disclosure
4.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with existing products and services in jurisdictions where it operates?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
5.

Does the company assess freedom of expression and information risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
6.

Does the company assess privacy risks associated with a new activity, including the launch and/or acquisition of new products, services, or companies, or entry into new markets or jurisdictions?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
7.

Does the company conduct additional evaluation whenever the company's risk assessments identify concerns?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
8.

Do senior executives and/or members of the company's board of directors review and consider the results of assessments and due diligence in their decision-making?

Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
Partial
9.

Does the company conduct assessments on a regular schedule?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
10.

Are the company's assessments assured by an external third party?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11.

Is the external third party that assures the assessment accredited to a relevant and reputable human rights standard by a credible organization?

Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Averages
73
73
73
73
73