GIFCT regularly engages governments that are part of the Freedom Online Coalition based on a shared interest to prevent terrorist and violent extremist exploitation of digital platforms. GIFCT Membership is only applicable to tech companies, however, representatives from seven governments hold rotating seats on GIFCT’s Independent Advisory Committee. In this capacity, they help to advise and guide GIFCT and its Operating Board. Representatives from governments participate across all of our GIFCT Working Groups and engage with GIFCT when a terrorist or violent extremist attack activates levels of our Incident Response Framework. At the same time, GIFCT participates in a range of forums and initiatives led by governments to combat terrorist and violent extremist activity and facilitates discussions on the impacts of particular legislation designed to address this activity.
