The report also states that when addressing these challenges, the government should carefully consider all societal interests. A balance must be struck when investigating and prosecuting criminals which takes into account free speech, protecting children, reasonable expectations of privacy, broad access to public information, and legitimate commerce. The interagency Working Group was established in August 1999 by a Presidential Executive Order, under the leadership of the Attorney General, to address the issue of unlawful conduct involving the use of the Internet. The Working Group benefitted from the views of a variety of sources. Those providing input included various entities of the federal government, state and local groups, industry groups, and non-profit advocacy and civil liberties groups.
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