Open Net Initiative

Written remarks at Congressional Human Rights Caucus hearing regarding China today

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Mister Chairman, Distinguished Members of the Caucus:   My name is John Palfrey.  Thank you for the leadership of this Caucus in drawing attention to the relationship between the Internet and human rights in China and for the opportunity to speak with you today.  I am here today as a member of a team of … Read more

Microsoft's new policy on blogging, censorship, and surveillance

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I’m at the Berkman Center feverishly trying to finish testimony for the Congressional Human Rights Caucus hearing tomorow in DC.  I’m just starting to consider Microsoft’s announcement of its new policy on blogging, censorship and surveillance.  At a minimum, I am pleased to see the transparency of their decision-making, the commitment to a process internally … Read more