Entries in 'censorship' (15)
Government considers porn ban
NEWSParliament is to launch a formal inquiry in to the protection of children online – one which will debate the implementation of nationwide web filters.
The internet faces mounting attacks on freedom
NEWSPolitical activist organisation Freedom House released a study which finds that 'internet freedom' was facing increased threats of cyber attacks and politically motivated censorship.
Google accuses China of Gmail blockage
NEWSInternet giant Google has accused the Chinese government of interesting with the firm's Gmail web email system as authorities crack down on online dissidents.
ISPs and civil rights groups attack government 'porno filter' plans
NEWSThe coalition government’s plans for a default ‘porno filter’ implemented at the ISP level have come under attack from the ISP industry and civil rights groups.
British government wants universal ISP porn filter
NEWSBritish Internet providers are to meet with the government to the implementation of a universal content filter aimed at pornography.
Australian Government seeks to censor iPhone apps
NEWSThe Australian Government is to close a legal loophole that allows smart phone games and applications to be distributed without classification.
UAE to ban BlackBerry services
NEWSThe United Arab Emirates has said that it plans to ban BlackBerry smartphone services due to data being held off shore.
Google reinstates Chinese service
NEWSGoogle has restarted its Chinese website, ending the policy of redirecting Chinese users to its uncensored Hong Kong domain.
Sergey Brin calls for US intervention in Google-China row
NEWSSergey Brin has called on the US Government and businesses to put pressure on China as its ongoing row over censorship continues.
Google faces growing hostility in China
NEWSThe Chinese state media agency Xinhua has accused Google of orchestrating a political campaign as the debate over censorship rages on.
Lords pass Digital Economy Bill
NEWSPeter Mandelson’s controversial Digital Rights Bill has been approved by The House of Lords and now looks set for a pre-election approval at the hands of The Commons.
Lib Dems change amendment to Digital Economy Bill
NEWSThe Government has changed an amendment made to the Digital Economy Bill ahead of its final reading in the House of Lords today.
Bill Gates: Businesses should obey local laws
NEWSCompanies operating in countries such as China, which have restrictions on free speech, should respect the local laws if they are to keep operating there, Bill Gates has suggested.
Chinese censorship software not ready
NEWSPC manufacturers are likely to miss the deadline set by the Chinese Government for its integrated web censorship software.
China demands integrated censorship
NEWSThe Chinese government is planning to enact a law requiring all PCs to be supplied with internet blocking software.
