Global Network Initiative Actively Monitoring Chinese Government Filtering Directive

The Global Network Initiative is actively monitoring developments regarding the Chinese government’s directive that requires computer manufacturers to install the Green Dam/Youth Escort content control software.

(Vocus) June 12, 2009 -- The following statement can be attributed to the Global Network Initiative (www.globalnetworkinitiative.org):

"The Global Network Initiative is actively monitoring developments regarding the Chinese government’s directive that requires computer manufacturers to install the Green Dam/Youth Escort content control software. This directive is ostensibly intended to protect children from sexually explicit content, but in fact raises particular challenges for companies in the technology sector that also have a responsibility to respect human rights. The Global Network Initiative offers operational guidance and a credible system for companies to respond to these challenges."

For more in-depth information on this subject go to: http://www.globalnetworkinitiative.org/issues/Manufacturing_and_Software.php

Contact: press(at)globalnetworkinitiative.org.

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