Computer Ethics: Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech is a persons right to express their opinion and ideas publicly without interference and restrictions from the government. Freedom of Speech is part of the Human Rights Law and is recognised around the world in each political and international Right article.

It is for 'Everyone to have the right to free their opinion and expression' weather that's:
- To hold opinions without interference
- the right to seek information and ideas
- the right to receive information and ideas
- the right to impart information and ideas
                                                                 ... through any media type:
- be it orally
- written
- printed
- via the Internet (social networks)
- through art forms

How free is YOUR speech on the Internet?
Statements have been made that the Internet is found to be a 'free speech zone'. The government have said they can no more restrict a person's access to words or images on the Internet. An example given: ' It's no different than being allowed to snatch a book out of a reader's hands in the library, or to cover a statue in a museum.'

Can I limit access - as a parent?

Many people including parents are truly concerned about what their children can view and access on the Internet. To limit this special programs 'Web filters' can be installed. This will automatically block access to Web sites that are unsuitable for children.
  

- - - Twitters' Story - - -

Twitters idea of Freedom of Speech is to protect their users' right to speak freely and maintain their ability to contest about their private information revealed. Twitter have said they may need to release information required by law, but we try to notify Twitter Users before sharing their information to give them a chance to stop us, if they feel necessary.

 

Prosecution for online behaviour: Federal authorities are involved in prosecuting a variety of computer based crimes.

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