What Is Internet Censorship?

Internet censorship. About 20 countries in the world have implemented the Internet recording system, and more and more countries are considering using the Internet recording system. In view of different cultural and values backgrounds, on this premise, the Internet censorship systems in different countries also present different scenes. But in addition to China (GFW, also known as the Great Wall of the firewall), North Korea (closed LAN Guangming network), Cuba (restricted population), Myanmar (closed Internet), Turkmenistan (high Internet access costs), Vietnam (restricted Internet speed and speech) In addition to Iran (blacklisted), it is generally only for recording, and does not directly block Internet users from legally speaking foreign websites that are free to speak, nor does it pass the verification system on the Internet, and filter out the chairman in search engines and chat software (President) and institutions. [1]

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Internet censorship. About 20 countries in the world have implemented the Internet recording system, and more and more countries are considering using the Internet recording system. In view of different cultural and values backgrounds, on this premise, the Internet censorship systems in different countries also present different scenes. But except China (GFW is also known as
China's Internet, or network content censorship, refers to censorship of content hosted and disseminated on the Internet, and monitoring, filtering, deletion, blocking or closing of some content. By sending fake rst packets, dns pollution, and black holes on a large scale, Chinese netizens blocked some legal websites abroad but did not pass or disagree with China s censorship, and did not contain their own positions, but did not restrict users from expressing their personal positions. Social networking sites (e.g.
Information release on the Internet is often not as rigorous and rigorous as traditional media. Some information that violates the law and is harmful to society can have a negative impact on society and even endanger national security. For this reason, Internet management agencies in many countries and regions around the world have formulated relevant laws to varying degrees to control the spread of illegal and unethical content on the Internet, and thus formed a network censorship system. [1]
Some countries mainly use the widely recognized values of terrorism, racism, and child protection and online pornography, which endanger national security and stability, as entry points for Internet content censorship. [twenty two]
The Great Wall of China and Golden Shield technology are used in mainland China to shield some information that does not conform to laws and national conditions [1]
Iran began using filtering technology in late 2008 to block opposition websites and some "immoral" websites in an effort to resist the influence of Western culture on the country. [22] Most Middle Eastern countries do not allow access to reactionary websites and some unethical websites.
Myanmar has set up a strictly restricted Burmese Internet on its own and arrested those who accessed them in violation of the ban.
It is illegal to use the Internet without permission in Cuba .
Tunisia has blocked thousands of sites (eg pornographic sites, email, translation services), peer-to-peer, and File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Technically, these blocking and filtering are implemented through a transparent proxy server, and ports 23, 80, 1080, 3128 and 8080 are all blocked.
North Korea is the only one in the world that has cut off most of its external network connections, and has built a closed network system called the "Guangming Network" (which can only dial up to the Internet) in the country. Open Internet connections at a specific time (mainly open to foreigners).
South Korea blocks websites linked to North Korea. Users are redirected to the warning point or point kr when accessing the blocked website.
German government agencies track, monitor, and analyze network information for 24 hours, and have established an "online patrol" investigation agency. German law also clearly stipulates that Internet cafes filter illegal web pages containing extreme words and deeds, Nazism, terrorism, racial discrimination, and especially child pornography. [1]
The Australian Government Cybersecurity Program has created a network filter. The blacklist contains two kinds of information: "Not suitable for children" and "Illegal content". In order to block all content that the Australian government thinks is harmful to children's safety, it can be turned off through the switch. [twenty two]
Singapore 's "Internet Operational Guidelines" specifically define "prohibited content" that Internet service providers and content providers must not spread. These prohibited contents include pornographic content. [9]
In April 2000, France requested the closure of the Yahoo branch website that auctions Nazi items and promotes Nazism, because such acts are expressly prohibited in France.
The United States implemented the Digital Millenium Copyright Act in 2000, and the discussion and dissemination of copyright protection technology and related crimes are stipulated in the provisions.
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Infringing material
Protect confidential information of enterprises and research institutions from circulating on the Internet. Protect copyright and personal privacy from being illegally transmitted.
Illegal website
In some countries, for example, gambling is illegal. However, through the Internet and electronic banking, some gambling companies based in other countries conduct gambling activities. Sometimes, there are other criminal acts such as money laundering.
Unethical Website
Including publicity and incitement against violence, pornography, and violation of ethics. But adults can turn off. [1] [9] [22]

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