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[PDF] Software companies & freedom of expression in China. A test for corporate social responsibility?
…The prevention of violations of Human Rights, and in particular the freedom of expression, is an important issue for Software & IT Services companies that export «dual-use » technology, which might be used by repressive regimes for internet censorship and digital surveillance…In Vigeo’s opinion…companies have to make an assessment of the risks related to violations of social rights and civil rights…They must be aware of laws and regulations in process before deciding to enter this market and avoid complicity in human rights violations…[refers to Yahoo, Google, Microsoft, Sony, Acer, Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Twitter, IBM, Nokia, Dell, Hewlett Packard]