Dow Chemical Co. responds to WikiLeaks spying allegations

The Dow Chemical Co. today isn't confirming or denying claims it paid a U.S.-based global intelligence company to collect information on the Yes Men, a group of grassroots activists. "Major companies are often required to take appropriate action to protect their people and safeguard their facilities around the world from those who would threaten, disrupt and misrepresent the company and its employees," the company said in a release. "Dow takes the obligations to ensure the safety of its people and facilities seriously and will continue to do so within the bounds of the law."

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