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Introduction The phenomenon of dis- and misinformation has increased exponentially in recent times with the advent of the internet and social media platforms. While manipulating and distorting information has been squarely part of the historical record for many years, the

Introduction The increase in internet access recently has created a number of new legal challenges.  The internet is transnational and ubiquitous, and the new landscape created by the digital world has raised novel challenges when it comes to protecting fundamental

Introduction The increase in internet access in the recent past has created a number of new legal challenges. The internet is transnational, amorphous, and difficult to define, and as such the new landscape created by the digital world has often

Introduction The right to privacy and the concomitant requirement to protect personal information has become increasingly relevant in the information age. As access to the internet has expanded and many parts of public and private life have become increasingly digitised,

The prevalence of online harassment and attacks on journalists is a worrying trend with clear implications for freedom of expression. To exercise their rights and duties, journalists require access to spaces for public debate, where they can share information and

Introduction Despite the importance of freedom of expression, not all speech is protected under international law, and some limited forms of speech are required to be prohibited by states.  Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Introduction Despite the importance of freedom of expression, not all speech is protected under international law, and some forms of speech are required to be prohibited by states.  Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the proliferation of false news and misinformation has surged, particularly amplified by the rapid expansion of the internet and the pervasive reach of social media platforms. The manipulation and distortion of information have been prevalent

Introduction The internet is one of the most powerful tools for facilitating the receiving and imparting of information and ideas. It allows for instant sharing of volumes of information, across borders and to wide audiences. It enables individuals to engage

Introduction While human rights activism has long been a feature of human society in many different forms, the internationalisation of that movement only truly took root when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights[1] (UDHR)

Introduction “National security” is a common justification offered by states for limiting freedom of expression by journalists, bloggers, and media organs.[1] It is a legitimate ground for restricting freedom of expression in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Introduction The right to privacy and the concomitant requirement to protect personal information or data has garnered significant attention since the dawn of the information age.  While the internet and online information-sharing and data collection increase at an exponential rate,