Mary Osako
Mary Osako
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.
demand focused information kidnapping whether
We would not know whether that demand for information is focused on murder, kidnapping or another crime.
expressing money prison
making money and a person going to prison for expressing their viewpoint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
approach embraces
This embraces the government-to-government approach that we've been urging.
countries currently expand footprint global involved seeking sell yahoo
Yahoo Inc. is continuously seeking to expand and deepen our global footprint in countries such as Korea. As such, we are currently not involved in any discussions to sell Yahoo Korea.
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Yahoo Hong Kong was not involved in any way in the disclosure of information in Mr Tao's case.
basis limited personally privacy provide
In our opinion, this is not a privacy issue. We complied on a limited basis and did not provide any personally identifiable information.
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.
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.