"While the details of the settlement agreement are private, the issues raised in the lawsuit and during last week's Congressional hearings indicate some of the key points that were the focus of concern," said the World Organization for Human Rights, which bought the case.
"Some of these issues include the urgent need to secure the release, as soon as possible, of Shi Tao and Wang Xiaoning from prison, preventing further disclosures of internet user information that could lead to arbitrary arrest and torture, and the need to assist other prisoners who have been jailed as a result of the disclosure of identifying internet user information."
The case has been a PR nightmare for the company. Earlier in the month the firm was by Congress, with some congressmen likening the firm's conduct to that of the Nazis.
"After meeting with the families, it was clear to me what we had to do to make this right for them, for Yahoo, and for the future," chief executive Jerry Yang said.
"Yahoo was founded on the idea that the free exchange of information can fundamentally change how people lead their lives, conduct their business, and interact with their governments. We are committed to making sure our actions match our values around the world."
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