Internet Freedom
The Internet is a potent force for freedom around the world, but challenges to its independence by repressive regimes threaten its transformational power. In order to ensure a robust U.S. foreign policy response to these challenges, the Global Internet Freedom Task Force (GIFT) was established on February 14, 2006. In addressing challenges to Internet freedom, this internal task force draws on the Department of State's multidisciplinary expertise in international communications policy, human rights, democratization, business advocacy, corporate social responsibility, and relevant countries and regions.
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