Internet companies agree on China code of conduct

Technology companies and human rights groups have reached an agreement on a voluntary code of conduct for activities in China and other restrictive countries. The voluntary code will spell out "principles of freedom of expression and privacy" in countries where governments seek users' private information or block access to certain websites. In separate letters sent to Sens Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Tom Coburn (R-OK), the companies said the code's details were being worked out.