Throughout the World There Has Been an Increase in Discussions Regarding “Censorship of the Internet, Explain How Censorship Can Work in Some Instances but in Others It Can Be a Detriment to Society.

Censorship of the Internet – a detriment or a necessity?

Kelly Chan

A research paper for Matthew Mansour in response to:

Throughout the world there has been an increase in

discussions regarding “Censorship of the Internet,

explain how Censorship can work in some instances but in

others it can be a detriment to society.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 What is Censorship?

3.1 Self Censorship

3.2 Censorship as Protection

1.0 Introduction

The Internet has undoubtedly developed into the biggest source of global information and media since its modest inception in the late 1960’s. With the increasing ease of worldwide access due to cheaper methods of producing technology and education, bridging the digital divide. However, Government censorship and regulation of access to certain content available on the internet in various countries has raised issues about whether it is effective, regarding each country’s purpose in imposing censorship and whether it is detrimental to the growth in knowledge and progress of society.

In this research paper, the role of Censorship in society and the inherent need for appropriate regulation of different levels of access to available information, based on morals and the responsibility we have to the younger generation to protect them from unsuitable content is discussed along with the technology we have to ensure this.

The varying degrees of censorship between China and Australia will also be comparatively examined in order to demonstrate the restrictive grip it may have on society in terms of freedom of speech, expression and quality of information and how it represents the present state of our global society and the counter-effects it may have as a result.

Finally, the importance of Censorship or internet security as a security measure for the storage and transfer of sensitive, confidential information as well as a means to keep the information available for all end users...