The report by David Kaye, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, addresses content moderation and free expression on social media platforms, emphasizing the role of automation, government takedown requests, and the use of human rights law as a standard. GitHub's contribution highlights the importance of ensuring government takedown requests are legitimate and specific, aligning their policies with international human rights standards, as articulated in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The report recommends that companies engage users, be transparent in rulemaking, and restrict content as narrowly as possible to mitigate human rights risks. It also advises against laws that mandate preventive monitoring or filtering of content, citing concerns about overblocking and privacy violations, particularly in response to the European Union's proposal on upload filters for copyright infringement. GitHub encourages public participation in policy development and provides resources for tracking government takedowns and policy updates.