Online Filtering Policies Around the World
In this chapter, the authors begin by providing definitions about the basic terms in use and then proceed with an introduction to the global phenomenon of internet regulation. Furthermore, the development of online censorship is being presented, and the need for internet regulation is being discussed, along with the role that internet users can actually play. Additionally, the chapter provides a brief history of internet regulation systems (IRSs) around the world, and the authors examine the technical aspects of accessing the internet today and in previous years. Moreover, the reasons that initiate internet regulation policies are being reviewed. Next, the authors present and compare two contradictory kinds of IRSs: open vs. silent IRSs. Last, the authors explain how existing IRSs can be used as a guide in an effort to design and present a blueprint for a fair IRS.