U.S. Initiatives to Promote Global Internet Freedom: Issues, Policy, and Technology

Moloney Figliola, Patricia ; Nakamura, Kennon H. ; Addis, Casey L. ; Lum, Thomas

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Censorship;    Information policy;    Civil liberties;    Technology;    World Wide Web;   

RP-ID  :  R41120
RP-ID  :  R41120_2010Mar17

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report provides information regarding the role of U.S. and other foreign companies in facilitating Internet censorship by repressive regimes overseas. The report is divided into several sections: Examination of repressive policies in China and Iraq, Relevant U.S. laws, U.S. policies to promote Internet freedom, Private sector initiatives, and Congressional action.