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Google Holders Seek Human Rights, Censorship Review

Date: 03-26-2008
Type: news brief
Category: Human Rights
Source: Reuters
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Shareholders of Google Inc will propose that the Web search company take steps to ensure freedom of Internet access and establish a review of its operations' effect on human rights.

In one proposal expected to be submitted at the company's 2008 annual meeting on May 8, shareholders will ask Google to commit to certain standards, including a pledge not to engage in proactive censorship or host user data in countries that restrict political speech.

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