Copyright Protection Without Harm to Freedom of Speech: “In the course of the discussion of blocked access to the entire contents of MySpace, RSF pointed out that the Turkish Internet legislation violates the European Convention…
Reporters Sans Frontières: Prosecutors violate online free expression to protect copyright Published on 23 September 2009 The social networking website MySpace has been blocked in Turkey since 19 September over a copyright dispute. Anyone trying…
Since the Law No. 5651 entitled Regulation of Publications on the Internet and Suppression of Crimes Committed by means of Such Publication came into force in November 2007, access to a considerable number of foreign…
As of Friday, 18 September, 2009 access to popular social networks Myspace and Last.fm are blocked from Turkey. The blocking order is issued by the Beyoğlu Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office (order no 2009/45 dated 26.06.2009)….
Web Censoring Widens Across Southeast Asia: “(WSJ) Attempts to censor the Internet are spreading to Southeast Asia as governments turn to coercion and intimidation to rein in online criticism. Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam lack the…
(Via TorrentFreak.) ISP Appeals Decision Forcing it to Disconnect Pirate Bay On 24th August Stockholm’s district court ordered action to remove The Pirate Bay from the Internet, pending the outcome of a civil action taken…
China: Blue Dam activated: “ Beijing government has recently required all Internet service providers (ISPs) and data centers to install a software called Blue Dam in all their servers. According to todays Taiwan Apple Daily…
IWF takes ‘pragmatic’ stance on level one images: “ Doesn’t want to be ‘forever embroiled’ in grey areas The head of the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has reiterated the organisation’s focus on the most serious…
New web filter laws questioned by top child abuse cop: “ Home Office brewing pointless legislation? New laws reportedly planned for the Queen’s Speech to force all internet providers to block access to child pornography…
Internet providers face child porn crackdown – Crime, UK – The IndependentInternet providers face child porn crackdown Firms may be ordered to block abuse sites – but campaigners say move will be counterproductive By Jane…