Global Internet Freedom
This hearing was the second part of two subcommittee hearings on global internet freedom. The first was held on May 20, 2008 but was not aired by C-SPAN.
The Human Rights and Law Subcommittee held a hearing titled “Global Internet Freedom and the Rule of Law.” Witnesses focused on censorship … read more
The Human Rights and Law Subcommittee held a hearing titled “Global Internet Freedom and the Rule of Law.” Witnesses focused on censorship of information on the Internet, privacy rights, and government regulation to preserve Internet transparency.
This hearing was the second part of two subcommittee hearings on global internet freedom. The first was held on May 20, 2008 but was not aired by C-SPAN. close
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Michael Posner Assistant Secretary Department of State->Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
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Daniel J. Weitzner Associate Administrator National Telecommunications and Information Administration
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