Human rights in the digital age

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02 May 2011As it exists today, the Internet can enable a range of human rights, including freedom of expression, association, education, and development, absent interference by a third party.

Where it comes to freedom of expression, the Internet empowers individuals to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas on an unprecedented basis.

This US briefing discusses four issues important to human rights in the digital age

1) The Internet’s unique architecture can enable freedom of expression in unprecedented ways
2) Interpreting the right to freedom of expression online presents new questions
3) The Internet’s paradox: emerging challenges to freedom of expression
4) Opportunities for the human rights community

Publication typeDiscussion paper
Publisher TypeThink tank
CoverageNorth America, Worldwide
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/24678
Views1735

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Human rights

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