3. Filtering and Blocking

a. Mandatory blocking of entire websites, IP addresses, ports, network protocols or types of uses (such as social networking) is an extreme measure – analogous to banning a newspaper or broadcaster – which can only be justified in accordance with international standards, for example where necessary to protect children against sexual abuse.

b. Content filtering systems which are imposed by a government or commercial service provider and which are not end-user controlled are a form of prior censorship and are not justifiable as a restriction on freedom of expression.

c. Products designed to facilitate end-user filtering should be required to be accompanied by  clear information to end-users about how they work and their potential pitfalls in terms of  over-inclusive filtering.

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London Conference on Cyberspace »London Conference on Cyberspace
Thematic debates »Thematic debates
Safe and reliable access »Safe and reliable access
Freedom of expression »Freedom of expression
Joint Declaration on Freedom of Expression and the Internet  »Joint Declaration on Freedom of Expression and the Internet
3. Filtering and Blocking
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