Topic: social media ban
Social media bans represent a significant threat to free expression and privacy, as governments and authorities restrict access to platforms under various pretexts. These actions often lead to increased surveillance and the erosion of anonymity, particularly for vulnerable populations such as minors. The implications of such bans extend beyond immediate censorship, raising concerns about the broader impact on individual liberties and the right to communicate freely.
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UK House of Lords Backs Under-16 Social Media Ban, Fueling Fears of Digital ID and Lost Anonymity
The Lords may think they’re saving children, but what they’re really saving is the government’s appetite for oversight.
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Texas Rep Jared Patterson wants to introduce a bill to ban minors from social media
The law would require ID checks on websites to check user age.
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After 16-months of censorship, social media access is back online in Chad
Now that the president has been offered a long term in office, the internet has been switched back on.
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Sri Lanka is blocking social media apps…again
Sri Lanka has a habit of shutting down communication in an attempt to quell unrest.
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The Sri Lankan government has lifted the highly controversial social media ban following the Easter attack on Christians
The Sri Lankan Government has lifted the nine-day ban imposed social media sites Facebook, YouTube and more following the bombings…
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Sri Lanka shuts down social and messaging apps after deadly terrorist attacks
Citizens were unable to check on their families in the wake of the attacks.