Quote by Tom Lantos

Let me start with Yahoo. As we meet today, a Chinese citizen who had the courage to speak his mind on the Internet is in prison because Yahoo chose to share his name and address with the Chinese Government.

Let me start with Yahoo. As we meet today, a Chinese citizen

Summary

This quote highlights the unethical behavior of Yahoo in a specific instance involving the compromise of an individual's privacy rights. The speaker discusses how a Chinese citizen ended up incarcerated because Yahoo willingly provided their sensitive personal information to the Chinese Government. This case stresses the way corporations, when cooperating with governments, may unknowingly or knowingly enable human rights violations and silencing of dissenting voices. It serves as a reminder of the immense power held by tech companies over people's privacy and the importance of responsible decision-making when it comes to user data.

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Courage

By Tom Lantos

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