Following a public outcry in response to Dropbox’s appointment of Bush-administration veteran Condoleezza Rice to its board of directors, Dropbox has issued a statement_from CEO Drew Houston affirming its continued commitment to user privacy, government transparency and surveillance reform. The firm promised that nothing about its values and principles is going to change, while also noting that it is “honored” to have Rice on board because of her experience with international markets. Here’s the full statement so you can decide for yourself whether you believe it: There’s nothing more important to us than keeping your stuff safe and secure. It’s...

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