Basic Quote by Julius Genachowski
“The most important thing for people to understand is that the basic rule that people have a right to send information over the Internet - even when they are using a wireless device - is part of the framework.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: FCC Chairman Remarks on Internet Freedom, 2010
The right to transmit data online is a fundamental principle of the internet’s open architecture.
In simple terms: Internet data transmission is a basic right.
Key Takeaway
Protect and defend net neutrality.
Themes
digital rights
freedom
policy
Mood
cautious
hopeful
Type
policy
technological
When to use this quote
- online activism
- software development
- business communications
- government regulation
Key Concepts
law
technology
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How should policy evolve to keep pace with technology?
- What safeguards protect user privacy while ensuring openness?
A Different Perspective
Balancing regulation with innovation can be difficult.
