In a speech at George Washington University on February 14, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton laid out a new policy on Internet freedom intended to prevent autocratic governments from using Internet technology to repress dissent. In order to help ensure the broadest protection, the policy will back several different technologies representing multiple tools to fight repressive governments. "The State Department's announcement of this new policy has been construed by some to be at odds with their position on other Internet-based 'freedom initiatives,' such as Wikileaks," says Andrew Martin, a technology and new media attorney with Scott & Scott, LLP. "But the real question is how to reconcile this new policy with the so-called Kill Switch Bill which aims to defend U.S. infrastructure from a cyber-terrorist attack." For more information, please contact Mr. Martin at 800-596-6176 or amartin@scottandscottllp.com.
About the author
Andrew Martin:
As an associate attorney with extensive prior experience advising information technology start-ups, Andrew’s practice focuses on finding solutions for his clients’ intellectual property issues. Due to his extensive experience in the software and technology industries, Andrew understands both the practical and legal issues involved in IP licensing agreements and disputes. In addition to licensing, Andrew helps his clients find new ways to use existing technologies to assist his clients in areas such as data privacy compliance. Andrew uses his diverse background which includes founding a record label and working for a world-wide concert promoter when counseling the firm’s entertainment clients.
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