In this exploratory study, our researchers have conducted a country-by-country comparison to see which countries impose the harshest internet restrictions and where citizens can enjoy the most online freedom. Although the usual culprits take the top spots, a few seemingly free countries rank surprisingly high. Due to ongoing restrictions and pending laws, our online freedom is at more risk than ever. Even though VPNs are technically blocked in some countries, some still work.
Thankfully, VPNs do still offer a way for many of us to surf the net privately and legally. But as censorship becomes increasingly common, more and more countries could join the restricted list, leaving many unable to access the open web. We scored each country on six criteria. The higher the score, the more censorship. We noted pornography restrictions when OnlyFans had been banned or restricted in the country. In this update, three countries were added: the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Haiti.
In some cases, countries may be scored as having banned one of these areas, but residents may find ways to circumnavigate these bans, e. However, as the country enforces this ban by blocking websites or implementing laws, the country is scored as having banned it. For a full list of sources, please request access here stating your name and requirements. The CDA made it a crime to use any telecommunications device to send or receive obscene or indecent material.
The CDA also created a safe harbor for Internet service providers, shielding them from liability for user-generated content. Censorship in schools is a growing problem that has recently gained more attention. With the rise of technology, it has become easier for school administrators to monitor and control the content students are exposed to. This can lead to issues such as limiting access to important information and resources or preventing students from expressing their opinions.
Many European countries have very strict laws related to what you can or cannot say, and yet they get ranked very highly for freedom of speech. This is especially the case with Australia, where Section 18C reaches very far into social media censorship on the internet. Totally agree, this almost feels like gaslighting, over arrests in the UK in for hatespeach on X. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Menu Close.
