When Codes of Conduct Collide
Reuters, via Yahoo News, reports:
U.S. technology giants Microsoft Corp, Google Inc and Yahoo Inc, in talks with other Internet companies and human-rights groups, have reached an agreement on a voluntary code of conduct for activities in China and other restrictive countries, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
In separate letters sent to Democratic Senator Richard [...]
Reporters Sans Barricades
Reuters, via Yahoo News reports:
IOC press chief Kevan Gosper said earlier this week that some IOC officials cut a deal to let China block sensitive websites to the media, despite repeated promises of a free Internet, but on Friday officials backtracked, saying once again there would be unrestricted access.
“The issue has been solved,” IOC [...]
Prediction: GFW to Take Olympic Gold in Media Coverage
AFP, via Yahoo News reports:
China will censor the Internet used by foreign media during the Olympics, an organising committee official confirmed Wednesday, reversing a pledge to offer complete media freedom at the games.
“During the Olympic Games we will provide sufficient access to the Internet for reporters,” said Sun Weide, spokesman for the organising committee.
He confirmed, [...]
GFW: Nuwa vs. Fuwa in Aussie Rules
Computerworld Australia reports:
Amnesty International has developed a tool designed to monitor the extent of internet censorship in China, and is asking Australians to help use it.
The tool, known as the China Internet Censorship Index is designed to collect data and monitor the censorship framework known as the Great Firewall of China.
The CICI can help determine [...]
Security: A Message to You Newsie
Thomas Crampton (hat tip to the new and excellent China Journal) interviewed Rebecca MacKinnon on IT security tips for journalists coming to China.
It was well meant, but if you’re really paranoid it won’t get the job done. So here’s a list of things to do to stop those prying eyes:
Wipe and reinstall your laptop
Even [...]
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