James Riley
Friday, 12 February 2010 21:28
IT Policy -
Regulation
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Just as search giant Google flatly rejected a call from Communications Minister Stephen Conroy to assist Government’s internet filtering plans, the company has launched its own 'clean feed' mode for YouTube.
Google Australia said it had been in ongoing talks with government over content issues, but had made clear its reluctance on censoring or institutionalised filtering.
The strength of Google position on assisting Government with its filtering process on a more formal basis will become known on Monday when Google Australia is expected to deliver its submission to Senator Conroy’s public consultation on the filter plan.
Google Australia delivered its formal submission to Senator Conroy's public consultation on the internet filter plan late this afternoon just ahead of the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy's deadline. It is not yet clear whether all submissions will be made public.
Google Australia head of policy Iarla Flynn issued a statement earlier today declaring the YouTube was a platform for free expression and that the company had clear policies about what is allowed and not allowed on the site.
