Transparency in the Shadowy World of Cyberattacks
The following is adapted from remarks delivered by Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs, at the International Conference on Cyber Security 2022on July 19, 2022.Thank you for the chance to…
Google and the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules
The value and convenience of the global internet relies upon the free flow of information across borders: collaborating with global colleagues, speaking with a loved one via Google Meet, finding…
Protecting people’s privacy on health topics
Protecting our users’ privacy and securing their data is core to Google’s work. That’s why we design products to help people keep their personal information private, safe, and secure —…
Google and U.S. developers find agreement over Google Play store
The Android app economy has helped create nearly two million American jobs; developers around the world have earned more than $120 billion using the Google Play Store. We’re proud that…
How tech can support transformational growth in Africa
This week, I was privileged to be in Kigali, Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (‘CHOGM’) - a forum that brings together government, business leaders and NGOs from…
It’s time for more transparency around government data demands
As our lives continue to become more digitized, laws governing government access to personal information need to evolve to protect both public safety and civil liberties.America’s Stored Communications Act, passed…
Google at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit
The following is adapted from remarks delivered by Kent Walker, President of Global Affairs, at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on June 10, 2022.On February 24, the world watched in horror…
How Congress’ anti-tech bill undermines security
We’re concerned that Congress is considering legislation that would compromise Google's ability to keep users secure by default, as well as break popular features in products like Search and Maps.…
Advancing security across Central and Eastern Europe
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, our teams have been working around the clock to support the humanitarian effort, provide trustworthy information and promote cybersecurity.We were humbled to…
A framework for Asia’s digital growth
While governments and communities across the Indo-Pacific continue to grapple with COVID-19 and other challenges, it’s important not to lose sight of the opportunities of the world’s most economically dynamic…