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Global Overview of Censorship Law & Policy
Mapping the Censorship Industrial Complex
Governments around the world have plans to enact sweeping legislation that will crush freedom of expression online. Under the guise of preventing “harm” and holding large tech companies accountable, several countries are establishing a vast censorship framework. Although authorities claim that their goal is merely to protect us from “disinformation,” vague definitions and loopholes will create avenues for broad application, overreach, and abuse.
In Ireland, for example, citizens can now be imprisoned for possessing material that officials decide is “hateful.” Under the RESTRICT Act in the US, the government may soon have the authority to monitor the internet activity of any American deemed to be a security risk. Many new laws will not only have a chilling effect, they will also restrict the public’s access to information. In Canada, a state agency can now filter and manipulate what Canadians can see online, and in Australia, a single government official can compel social media companies to remove posts.
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