Article 19 reports that Vietnam is implementing a new Internet regulatory mandate that may significantly alter free speech in the country. They explain that the decree “requires all online users to use their real names and personal details, which in turn will create an environment of self-censorship.” In addition to requiring real identities, the law […]
Cuba is crying foul over Google’s refusal to allow access to its analytics website. According to Google, it is basing its block on a provision in its terms of service, which prohibit exporting its products and services to any “embargoed countries or individuals.” AFP quotes Google as saying, “As a US company, we comply with […]
“From now on, any person who habitually consults websites that advocate terrorism or that call for hatred and violence will be criminally punished” — Nicolas Sarkozy, March 22, 2012. In the wake of a terrible tragedy in Toulouse in which Mohamed Merah (killed by police after a long standoff) reportedly murdered three Jewish children and […]
