The Freedom of Information There are different kinds of freedoms: freedom of expression, of opinion, of speech, of information, to copy, to own and to read, and freedom from interference and observation. This research is an ethical analysis of the freedom of information in the new Internet era and how the new technology should be implemented globally as a universal human right. Not so many years ago, I still remember in High School my research with books, magazines, and newspapers as the only
Internet Freedom Internet Freedom is a new challenge facing the 21st century in the society today. The internet is a vast and a crucial medium of communication around the globe. As the world comes on-line, the internet community is quickly evolving and changing as the people discover the digital world. Through the internet, people are able to express themselves through sharing their ideas to the people o different social platforms. In the United States, there has been a foreign policy known as internet
right to freedom of opinion and expression, others argue that an uncontrollable medium of anarchy may occur owing to the freedom of speech. This paper examines both the arguments for and against of the freedom speech in Internet and provides suggestions based on these arguments. The Internet freedom provides capable and appropriately universally accessible tools to create a new platform to gather voice from the citizens. Habermas (1989) indicates that with greater access to information approaches
“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” - George Washington. Freedom of speech is one of the universal declarations of human right, created on the 10th of December 1948. It is the complete opposite of what censorship of the internet entails. “This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by a public authority and regardless of frontiers.” Censorship of the internet
Internet Censorship The freedom of speech that was possible on the Internet could now be subjected to governmental approvals. For example, China is attempting to restrict political expression, in the name of security and social stability. It requires users of the Internet and electronic mail (e-mail) to register, so that it may monitor their activities. In the United Kingdom, state secrets and personal attacks are off limits on the Internet. Laws are strict and the government is extremely interested
platforms they are based off of free speech. Freedom of speech is necessary to keep
The Problem of Internet Censorship Censorship is the control of the information and ideas circulated within a society (“What is Censorship”, n.d). Internet censorship is the same thing; it is the controlling of what you can read, access, or publish on the internet. Internet is expanding day by day which means it has become a place where people share their thoughts and opinions that can be disrespectful, unsafe, or maybe harmful. This causes a lot of issues and problems in a society. However, this
still want more to have the latest and greatest. It sounds absurd the amount of electronics we have and to what is their purpose? On each of the devices listed they in some way enable us to be connected; connected to a book, or a large span of information, otherwise known as the internet, and most important we have people at a fingertips length. What happened to using a map to find directions or reading a book for leisure, or to learn about new knowledge? Having the internet readily available has
Censorship is defined as the act or practice of removing obscene, vulgar, and highly objectionable material from things we encounter every day. Whether it is on TV, in music, books, or on the Internet censorship is an inescapable part of our lives. Free expression is one of the basic roots that are country is based on, although this right is constantly challenged and contested. The Communications Decency Act was passed by congress on February 1st 1996. This act sent shockwaves throughout the Internet
to censor it, for better or worse. Censorship can be defined in many ways. In the context of the Internet, censorship may be defined as the act of suppressing or controlling the access and flow of information to achieve a means. This is a deeply ethical issue because the unrestricted flow of information can be a dangerous thing. However, it is also a philosophical issue pertaining to the concept of free speech. Ethics of Internet censorship at a societal level The ethics of internet censorship at
governmental administration. This will be brought about by the exposure draft legislation published recently by the Cabinet Secretary and Special Minister of State to reform the freedom of information (FOI) and privacy scheme. A principle element of the reforms was the establishment of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The OAIC is an independent statutory agency, which conducts merits review of FOI decisions made by Commonwealth ministers, departments and agencies; monitors, investigates
The Freedom of Information Act Over 50 years have passed since the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Like the Administrative Procedures Act before it, the FOIA aims to increase government transparency by defining records subject to dissemination, and providing mechanisms for their public disclosure. Its passage meant a new level of transparency that defied many international norms that, at the time, were trending towards greater government secrecy
don’t generally want intimate information to be accessible to the public eye. In fact many people go to great lengths to hide everything about themselves. What exactly is the definition of privacy? Well, privacy is the expectation that confidential personal information disclosed in a private place will not be disclosed to third parties, when that disclosure would cause either embarassment or emotional distress to a person of reasonable sensitivities. This information includes facts, images (ex: photographs
The Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Introduction ============ For my module computing I have to find research and produce detailed report on freedom of information and the need for security. The information commissioner’s office enforces and oversees the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I need to read and understand knowledge respecting private lives of individuals and encourage the openness and accountability of public authorities
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON INTERNET IN CHINA 1. The Concept, Development, Characteristics and Problems of Freedom of Expression on Internet 1.1 The concept of freedom of expression on Internet “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”. A column in the Daily Telegraph of February. Freedom of expression is a law concept, and for its definition there has two different opinion. The first is that the concept of freedom of expression is same with the freedom of
In the book Giver, which is written by Lois Lowry, the people do away with almost any personal freedom we can think of. For example, they cannot perceive color, they cannot love someone (they are programmed to lose that capacity by a medicine.), and they cannot have a baby of their own, but instead they can have a baby that the society choose for them. In short, the society takes control of almost any fundamental human function. The reason the society does that is to keep the society comfortable
attempts to measure freedom of expression. He highlights weaknesses and strengths of four international rankings (Freedom House, Reporters without Borders, and two more studies under a qualitative frame). Generally speaking, Behmer highlights methodological problems (what and how they measure, as well who do it); the NGOs’ agendas behind the scenes (especially in both Freedom House and RWB), and a libertarian understanding of freedom of expression as a negative freedom (“freedom from”) rather than
Nowadays, there is a wide spread concern about what true education should be. Should we fill information into students’ mind, or should we give them freedom to think to study? In this modern developing society, students are more enthusiastic to learn freely and creatively. Kie Ho (2007) in his essay entitled, “We Should Cherish Our Children Freedom to Think,” delivers an extraordinary message- as expressed by the title. His message is that the schools and parents should teach students how to develop
country. Almost daily we can see images of protesters on TV, they are openly having their say. The United Nations recognised freedom of expression as a fundamental human right in its human rights declaration of 1948. Long before that though, during the French Revolution in 1789 freedom of speech was enshrined as a citizen’s basic right. But what does it actually mean, freedom of expression? It is the right to express your opinion publically, without fear of punishment. This liberty is understood as
The population of Mozambique has the right to freedom of expression and to freedom of the press, as well as the right to information in all the geographic locations of the state. The freedom of expression and information are aligned in the constitution of Mozambique chapter two, which is rights, duties and freedom under article 48: freedom of expression and information. • Freedom of expression The implementation of freedom of expression entails the abilities to raise the individual’s belief, ideas