HP 2015 Sustainability Report

Introduction

Environment

Society

Integrity

About this report

We encourage patent reform measures to protect against frivolous litigation, unwarrant- ed product exclusion, and excessive licensing fees unrelated to patent value. In addition, HP promotes reform of copyright levies systems, used primarily in Europe, by phasing out current schemes and replacing them with alternative compensation for rights hold- ers. Learn more . Market access HP promotes open markets and economic growth through trade agreements and other measures that reduce and eliminate duties and nontariff barriers on IT products and services. Trade agreements should provide strong protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, encourage regulatory transparency and convergence, and facilitate trade and customs for international supply chains. In 2015, Hewlett-Packard Company strongly advocated for the passage of U.S. Trade Promotion Authority legislation to bolster the negotiation process and facilitate imple- mentation of completed trade agreements. We continue to support pending free trade agreements such as the Trans Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, and Trade in Services Agreement. Last year, we engaged with negotiators who reached a landmark agreement to expand the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) for the first time in two decades. The expanded ITA eliminates duties on an addi- tional 201 technology products, including multifunctional devices, computer printers, and printer ink cartridges. We urge the swift implementation of these tariff reductions. HP believes that government procurement policies should be based on objective criteria and include internationally recognized quality standards to ensure fair competition and access to the best global technologies. We support sourcing that prevents counterfeit or infringing clone cartridges from being sold to government agencies. Policies that favor remanufactured or refilled printing supplies over the products of original equipment manufacturers disregard the importance of quality, total value, and overall life cycle sustainability. Learn more . Privacy, data protection, and security As people increasingly use information technology as part of their daily lives, they expect their personal information to be protected. HP recognizes the basic right to privacy and understands the importance of privacy and data protection to our customers and em- ployees. We strive to go beyond legal minimums, and to respect human rights through consistent global policies and procedures to safeguard personal information. Our Privacy and Government Relations teams collaborate with governments around the world to support robust and globally interoperable privacy regulations. We advocate for accountability-based requirements for both the public and private sectors to enhance data protection. Read more in Privacy . As cyberthreats arise and rapidly evolve around the world, technology must have the flexibility to anticipate and respond. We encourage cybersecurity legislation and regu- lations to be voluntary, non-proscriptive, technology neutral, and aligned with global standards. Learn more .

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