2022 Transparency Report

GitHub emphasizes its commitment to transparency, privacy, and minimized disruption for developers on its platform by detailing its content moderation policies and legal request handling processes in its transparency reports. These reports, adhering to the Santa Clara Principles and UN guidelines, cover a range of topics including government and DMCA takedown requests, user information disclosure, and measures against abusive content. In 2022, GitHub processed 432 requests to disclose user information, predominantly from law enforcement, and 2,321 valid DMCA takedown notices, reflecting an increase in circumvention-related claims. GitHub also addresses government content removal requests through geoblocking where possible, and it provides developers with legal resources when their projects face legal challenges. The company continues to advocate for greater access to its services in sanctioned regions, offering avenues for users to appeal account restrictions. By providing structured data and maintaining a public repository for takedown requests, GitHub seeks to lead by example in transparency and foster a global discourse on platform governance.