Google Public Policy Blog: Strong, United Voices for Internet Freedom

Strong, United Voices for Internet Freedom

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Posted by Susan Molinari, Vice President, Public Policy and Government Relations
Remember the ITU? It might seem like a long time ago, but it was only last December at a closed-door meeting of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) in Dubai when some governments proposed measures to censor and regulate the web. We joined millions of individuals and thousands of organizations from all over the world in speaking up against this.

The fight to keep the Internet free and open isn’t over.

Eighty-nine countries signed onto the treaty that came out of the ITU conference. We continue to stand with the countries that refuse to sign. For all of us who believe in pushing back the tide of censorship online, it’s very important to remain vigilant and reaffirm our commitment to an open web.

Among the many voices who spoke up against the closed negotiations at the ITU were those of virtually every Member of the United States Congress. Indeed, in a resolution adopted last year by both the Senate and the House of Representatives without a single dissenting vote, Congress called for the web to remain free from government control and emphasized its support for the multistakeholder model that has allowed the Internet to flourish.

This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee is once more considering a call for the Internet to remain free and open. We’re glad Congress remains focused on the ways the ITU proposals threaten the web we have today.

Speaking with one voice in Dubai enabled the United States to lead in defense of Internet freedom. We look forward to supporting policy makers’ efforts to ensure the web keeps fueling economic growth, innovation, and the vibrant exchange of information.

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UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 5:06 AM
I appreciate your thinking and it should be free...Keep Sharing the information about it...I want to know more about it!!!

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UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM
A fantastic step and idea taken by google..cheers..
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UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM
I support google the information online should be available to everyone.
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