Freedom of Expression Online
Understanding Digital Rights and freedom of expression online is crucial to protecting human rights, as little of our lives remain immune from the forces of tech and the internet. Digital rights are human rights in the digital realm, but there is a tension between human rights and rising restrictions on access to online spaces.
Europe
Data Protection and Press Freedom – Europe
In this new information age, the task of safeguarding personal information has gained dramatically in significance and complexity. As online data sharing and data collection continue to expand rapidly, law and policy makers play catch up with the threats the
Europe
Online Harassment and Anonymity – Europe
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
Latin America
Libertad de Expresión en Línea e Intermediarios – Latinoamérica
Introducción Los derechos digitales corresponden a los mismos derechos humanos pero en el ámbito digital. El término “derechos digitales” se refiere a cuestiones relativas a cómo se ejercen y protegen los mismos derechos que siempre han sido fundamentales para todos
Sub-Saharan Africa
General Overview of Trends in Digital Rights Globally – Sub-Saharan Africa
Key Insights Introduction Over the last decade, the number of internet users worldwide has more than doubled. As of January 2024, the digital population consists of over 5.3 billion people.[1] In Africa, the number of recorded internet users increased almost
Europe
Freedom of Expression and Online Restrictions – Europe
Key Insights This module explores key trends in online restrictions to freedom of expression, and important concepts and case studies for litigation relating to online speech. It is vital for legal practitioners and free speech advocates to have a strong