CHAPTER SEVEN. Internet Freedom from the Outside In

2020 ◽  
pp. 100-106
Keyword(s):  
Internet Freedom

Internet freedom in West Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 72-82
Author(s):  
Richard R. Brooks ◽  
Lu Yu ◽  
Yu Fu ◽  
Oluwakemi Hambolu ◽  
John Gaynard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Internet Freedom

Government regulation of the Internet as instrument of digital protectionism in case of developing countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 016555152110141
Author(s):  
Nikolai Topornin ◽  
Darya Pyatkina ◽  
Yuri Bokov
Keyword(s):  
Government Regulation ◽  
Payment Systems ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Tariff Barrier ◽  
Trade Relations ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Internet Freedom ◽  
Technological Stage ◽  
Internet Censorship ◽  
Scientific Value

The research is devoted to the study of digital protectionism technologies, in particular, Internet censorship as a non-tariff barrier to digital trade and the determination of the strategic motives of states to use them. The reports ‘Freedom on the Net’ and ‘The network readiness index 2020’ acted as a basic data source for the study of modern instruments of government regulation of interactions in the digital environment. Internet censorship technologies have been considered in six countries with varying levels of Internet freedom: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia and Estonia. The key instruments of digital protectionism as a non-tariff barrier of the digital economy have been identified, such as: localisation requirements; restrictions on cross-border data flow; system of national protection of intellectual property rights; discriminatory, unique standards or burdensome testing; filtering or blocking; restrictions on electronic payment systems or the use of encryption; cybersecurity threats and forced technology transfer. Internet censorship technologies have been demonstrated and their influence on the strategic development of trade relations between economies in cyberspace has been determined. The scientific value of the article lies in substantiating the understanding of Internet censorship as a natural tool for regulating the development of a digital society and international trade relations. Each state at one time goes through a technological stage of development, which leads to the emergence of different levels of digital isolation and integration; and Internet censorship is a natural element in the system of building a national platform economy and consolidating the country’s internal technological and innovative advantages in digital realities.

Economics at the FCC, 2017–2018: Internet Freedom, International Broadband Pricing Comparisons, and a New Office of Economics and Analytics

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 681-707
Author(s):  
Jerry Ellig ◽  
Paul LaFontaine ◽  
Wayne Leighton ◽  
Eric Ralph ◽  
Sean Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Internet Freedom

Access to Internet and Internet Shutdown: A Rights Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 08 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Ajay Kumar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
The World ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
History Of ◽  
Internet Freedom ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Union Territory ◽  
Different Parts

Access to the internet is fast becoming a basic right given the plethora of information available on the net these days. In the current scenario, the issue of internet shutdown has become an important concern in India. Internet shutdown affects people socially, psychologically and economically. On one hand, many democratic countries of the world are discussing about digital freedom and human rights, while on the other hand, some countries including India are continuously practicing Internet shutdowns in different parts of their countries. India has become the top country of the world in terms of the numbers of Internet shutdowns. The Internet has become such a prominent source of information for all of us that when Internet connectivity is suspended, many people are affected as they depend on the Internet services for various purposes. Internet shutdown is not only harmful to democracy and governance but also to the economy of the country. Internet shutdowns are direct violations of digital freedom and human rights. The main objective of this paper is to argue that access to internet is a basic right and highlight the problem of Internet shutdown in India and its adverse impact on the lives of Indians. In addition, this paper attempts to highlight a brief history of Internet shutdowns in India. The paper shows how frequent clampdowns on internet affects the economy, as has been the case of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir thereby highlighting the case for internet freedom for the survival of the economy especially in Digital India.

Network Politics and the Arab Spring

2019 ◽  
pp. 877-882
Author(s):  
Ashu M. G. Solo ◽  
Jonathan Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Political Communication ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Arab Spring ◽  
Net Neutrality ◽  
Political Blogs ◽  
Internet Freedom ◽  
Online Campaigning ◽  
The Arab Spring ◽  
Town Halls

Network politics is examined in the context of the Arab Spring. Network politics refers to politics and networks. These networks include the Internet, private networks, cellular networks, telephone networks, radio networks, television networks, etc. Network politics includes the applications of networks to enable one or more individuals or organizations to engage in political communication. Furthermore, network politics includes government regulation of networks. Finally, network politics includes the accompanying issues that arise when networks are used for political communication or when there is government regulation of networks. The domain of network politics includes, but is not limited to, e-politics (social networking for driving revolutions and organizing protests, online petitions, political blogs and vlogs, whistleblower websites, online campaigning, e-participation, virtual town halls, e-voting, Internet freedom, access to information, net neutrality, etc.) and applications of other networks in politics (robocalling, text messaging, TV broadcasting, etc.). Network politics has played a crucial role in the Arab Spring.

Cyber Intelligence and Security

2020 ◽  
pp. 123-145
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Power Delivery ◽  
Information Warfare ◽  
Criminal Records ◽  
Cyber Terrorism ◽  
Business Plans ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Internet Freedom ◽  
Types Of Information

Knowledge society is characterized by a hyper-dynamic knowledge, continuously subject to review and discussion, shared, cross-media-based, with multiple reference points and an overload of information. What types of information are at risk? So many, such as power delivery, communications, aviation, financial services, medical records, criminal records, business plans. The threat posed to nations from terrorists is no longer just physical but also expands to our digital world. The benefits of the information age are numerous, but nascent threats like transnational cyber terrorism and information warfare exist alongside the positive aspects of globalization. A new challenge has emerged for free societies: democracies must find ways to strike a balance between allowing internet freedom on one hand and maintaining adequate early warning and monitoring systems on the other. These systems, combined with expanded cybersecurity cooperation across borders, will be integral in detecting suspicious digital activities and countering attempted acts of cyber warfare and cyber terrorism.

Network Politics and the Arab Spring

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Ashu M. G. Solo ◽  
Jonathan Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Political Communication ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Arab Spring ◽  
Net Neutrality ◽  
Political Blogs ◽  
Internet Freedom ◽  
Online Campaigning ◽  
The Arab Spring ◽  
Town Halls

Network politics is examined in the context of the Arab Spring. Network politics refers to politics and networks. These networks include the Internet, private networks, cellular networks, telephone networks, radio networks, television networks, etc. Network politics includes the applications of networks to enable one or more individuals or organizations to engage in political communication. Furthermore, network politics includes government regulation of networks. Finally, network politics includes the accompanying issues that arise when networks are used for political communication or when there is government regulation of networks. The domain of network politics includes, but is not limited to, e-politics (social networking for driving revolutions and organizing protests, online petitions, political blogs and vlogs, whistleblower websites, online campaigning, e-participation, virtual town halls, e-voting, Internet freedom, access to information, net neutrality, etc.) and applications of other networks in politics (robocalling, text messaging, TV broadcasting, etc.). Network politics has played a crucial role in the Arab Spring.

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