Clare Melford
Clare Melford is the CEO of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI), an organization dedicated to enhancing online safety by collaborating with governments, industry, and civil society to combat disinformation. Recently, she was sanctioned by the US State Department for her role in what officials described as efforts to censor American viewpoints, particularly concerning digital content regulations in the context of the Trump administration's stance against European censorship practices.
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Melford directs the Global Disinformation Index (GDI), an organization that monitors websites for hate speech and disinformation.
Los europeos vetados en EE UU por luchar contra la desinformación: “Elon Musk ha pulsado el botón nuclear. No le gustamos” | Tecnología
Spain· 2026-02-01
Clare Melford runs the Global Disinformation Index and was targeted alongside Imran Ahmed.
US judge blocks Trump administration from deporting UK anti-disinformation campaigner | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Clare Melford is the co-founder of the Global Disinformation Index and was targeted by the U.S. visa bans.
Europe slams visa bans after US takes fresh swing at allies over ‘censorship’
Guyana· 2025-12-26
Clare Melford leads the UK-based Global Disinformation Index, which was included in the US visa ban.
Germany says US visa bans over tech rules 'not acceptable'
Kenya· 2025-12-25
Clare Melford leads the UK-based Global Disinformation Index (GDI).
UK says 'committed' to upholding free speech after US visa bansKenya· 2025-12-25
Clare Melford is leading an NGO fighting against misinformation and is also sanctioned by the U.S.
Le Britannique Imran Ahmed, interdit de séjour aux Etats-Unis pour son rôle dans la régulation de la tech, contre-attaque en justice
France· 2025-12-25
Clare Melford runs the Global Disinformation Index and was sanctioned alongside Imran Ahmed.
British campaigner launches legal challenge against Trump administration after deportation threat | Freedom of speechUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25Clare Melford runs the Global Disinformation Index and co-founded the organisation to combat harmful online content.
Ex-EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-24Clare Melford is among those sanctioned for their efforts against online misinformation and hate speech.
Von der Leyen diz que liberdade de expressão é base da democracia europeia | União Europeia
Portugal· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford is the co-founder of the Global Disinformation Index, which was mentioned in relation to the U.S. visa bans.
EU, France, Germany slam US visa bans as 'censorship' row deepensGuyana· 2025-12-24Clare Melford, who leads the UK-based Global Disinformation Index, rounded out the group.
US denies ex-EU commissioner visa
Taiwan· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford is chief executive of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI), which has clashed with Elon Musk.
‘Undermines free speech’: Labour MP hits back at US government over visa ban on UK campaigners | Elon MuskUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford is the co-founder of the Global Disinformation Index.
European leaders condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates | TechnologyUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford was also included in the visa bans as a co-founder of the Global Disinformation Index.
Trump a impus interdicții de viză mai multor cetățeni europeni, după ce UE a amendat compania lui Elon Musk, platforma X – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-12-24Clare Melford is among those sanctioned for their efforts against online misinformation and hate speech.
EUA sancionam europeus envolvidos na regulamentação do sector tecnológico | EUAPortugal· 2025-12-24Clare Melford is associated with the Global Disinformation Index, which criticized the sanctions as an authoritarian attack on free speech.
Trump intensifica su escalada contra la UE al sancionar a dirigentes que han atacado el discurso de odio en internet | InternacionalSpain· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford leads a disinformation index and is among those sanctioned by the US.
Administrația Trump interzice vizele SUA pentru mai multe personalități europene: „Nu mai tolerăm cenzura”
Romania· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford is the founder of the Global Disinformation Index, which was sanctioned by the US government.
USA sanktionieren Führung der deutschen Organisation Hate Aid - Politik
Germany· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford is mentioned as a representative of NGOs fighting online disinformation.
Gli Usa negano il visto all'ex commissario Ue Breton e ad altre quattro personalità europee
Italy· 2025-12-24Clare Melford heads an index of disinformation based in the UK.
Thierry Breton et des personnalités européennes sanctionnés par Washington pour leur rôle dans la régulation de la techFrance· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford, who runs the Global Disinformation Index, was named among those targeted with visa bans.
Former EU commissioner and activists barred from US in attack on European tech regulators | TechnologyUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24Clare Melford, who leads the UK-based Global Disinformation Index (GDI), was also listed.
US denies visas to ex-EU commissioner and others over social media rulesUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Clare Melford, the CEO of the Global Disinformation Index, was also sanctioned.
State Department imposes sanctions on former EU official, disinformation group leaders for ‘censorship’
United States· 2025-12-24