The argument has been made for internet censorship; it is protection. Protecting children from questionable material, protecting society from unacceptable content, and protecting national security — censoring the internet is even done out of respect of intellectual property rights. All of these cases have some legitimacy, but also, they have the potential to be abused. In practice, blocking websites and filtering information in the name of protection translates into a massive infringement of freedom of speech and free access to information.

Types of Internet Censorship

Internet censorship comes in many forms. It is as simple as a parent using an internet content filter to prevent their child from viewing certain websites, such as pornographic material, chat rooms, and subversive content. Companies often censor the internet, again using a type of internet filter, mostly to stop their employees from browsing the web instead of being productive.

In some countries, censoring the internet is done on a national level. In a more liberal nation, such as the United States, blocking websites is only done in public schools and public libraries. In other more authoritarian countries such as China and North Korea, internet censorship takes on a whole new meaning, as any and all content is filtered out that could in anyway contradict the beliefs of the government. According to the anti-censorship organization, OpenNet Initiative, this includes information on human rights and religious movements.

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