Mary Osako
Mary Osako
balance believe choose companies enter face future laws market struggle
Companies that choose to enter the market in the future will face the same struggle to effectively balance what they believe which laws they must obey.
china consequences dilemma disturbing face lack laws operating
All U.S. and international firms operating in China face the same dilemma of complying with laws that lack transparency and that can have disturbing consequences inconsistent with our own beliefs.
ignore law matter whether
It's not a matter of whether to ignore the law, but whether to leave.
china choice comply countries demands law rather remain whether
The choice in China and other countries is not whether to comply with law enforcement demands for information. Rather the choice is whether to remain in the country.
case currently looking unaware
We are unaware of this case and are currently looking into the matter.
absolutely believe companies discussion identify issues larger market practices responsibility role vital
While we absolutely believe companies have a responsibility to identify appropriate practices in each market in which they do business, we also think there is a vital role for government-to-government discussion of the larger issues involved.
defenders information justice opinion personal privacy provide response vigorous
We are vigorous defenders of our users' privacy. We did not provide any personal information in response to the Justice Department's subpoena. In our opinion this is not a privacy issue.
approach embraces
This embraces the government-to-government approach that we've been urging.
certain inform information providers required seeking service
As in most jurisdictions, governments are not required to inform service providers why they are seeking certain information and typically do not do so.
build commitment consistent efforts experience online providing safer secure
These efforts are consistent with and build upon our long-standing commitment to providing a safer and more secure online experience for consumers.
expressing money prison
making money and a person going to prison for expressing their viewpoint.
case depressing facts learned
The facts surrounding the Shi Tao case are very distressing to Yahoo. We learned the depressing facts on the case through the press.
case facts issue
It's an issue that we take very seriously, and the facts surrounding the Shi Tao case are very distressing to us.
applaud approach direction embraces freedom global internet secretary state task yahoo
We applaud the direction of the secretary of state in establishing the Global internet Freedom Task Force. This embraces the government-to-government approach that Yahoo has been urging.