Blocking social networks
Do you think it is justified for the government to block access to social media during mass protests, as happened in Nepal, if it threatens freedom of speech and human rights violations?
Do you think it is justified for the government to block access to social media during mass protests, as happened in Nepal, if it threatens freedom of speech and human rights violations?
I'm wondering if it can be considered illegal for government agencies to monitor information on social media and the media? Are there any legal restrictions on this?
I recently learned about a case where a lawyer from the US sued Meta because his Facebook profile was blocked several times due to the similarity of his name to the founder of the social network. I wondered if the social network could be held responsible for such account blocking if the user did not violate any rules?
Do you consider it justified for another country's government to block social media due to companies' refusal to comply with new registration and licensing rules if such actions could limit citizens' freedom of speech and communication opportunities?
I would like to know whether our legislation provides for any consequences for the government if it decides to block social networks in Ukraine, as happened in Nepal? Will such actions be considered a violation of citizens' rights?
Do you believe that blocking social media by a country's government can be a basis for restricting freedom of speech, and should such a decision be subject to judicial review?