Internet Filtering Across Europe Poses Threat to Freedom of Speech
SputnikNews.com
02.06.2016
In a new report by the Council of Europe, it has been revealed that some EU member states maybe preventing the access of online information, which could impact human rights and freedom of expression.
The publication of the study, which contains 47 country reports and a comparative assessment, analyzes legal framework in various areas including child abuse, national security, protection of intellectual property rights, deformation and unlawful processing of personal data across the Council of Europe member states.
The study has shown that states have taken a varied approach to addressing illegal internet content. Some have looked at existing criminal and civil legislation, while others have introduced specific regulations with procedures for blocking and removing illegal content online. Certain states have relied upon self-regulation by the private sector, which had led to companies introducing rules and applying their own terms and conditions to block websites or remove content deemed unlawful.
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