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Cabinet Resolution No. 35 of 2004

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • E-Government
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jan 26, 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Copyright Law and Neighboring Rights

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jul 7, 1982
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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Access to Information Act, 2016 (Act No. 6 of 2016)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Sep 7, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Amendments to The Jordanian Constitution

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
May 3, 2016
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Anti-Cybercrimes and Information Technology Crimes

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Fines
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Aug 14, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Attorney General v. Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Sep 24, 2013
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Libel
  • Media/Press
  • Penal Code
  • Sedition
  • Slander
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Related Translation
  • Angola
Case Law
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Audiovisual Media Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Blasphemy
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Indecency / Obscenity
  • Media/Press
  • Morality
  • Public Decency
  • Religion
Adoption Date
Jul 30, 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Basic Law of Broadcasting in Saudi Arabia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 29, 1954
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Basic Telecommunication law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jan 23, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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Botswana's National ICT Policy

Country
  • Botswana
Analysis
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Broadcasting Corporation Act, 2013

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Sudan
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Consumer Protection Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
  • Fines
Adoption Date
Feb 4, 2005
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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Consumer Protection Royal (Sultani) Decree No: 66/2014.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Consumer Protection
  • Fines
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Nov 30, 2014
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Copyright and Related Rights Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Fines
  • Intellectual Property
  • Morality
Adoption Date
Jul 28, 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Copyright Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Apr 16, 1992
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Criminal Procedure Code

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
Adoption Date
Jul 9, 1983
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Electronic Media Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Feb 2, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Electronic Transactions and Personal Data Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Child Pornography
  • Child Protection
  • Confidentiality
  • Contract
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Domain Name
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Encryption
  • Fintech
  • Official Documents
  • Penal Code
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Traffic Data
Adoption Date
Oct 1, 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Emergency Law Amendment

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Budget
  • COVID-19
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Protests
  • Public Order
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
May 6, 2020
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Establishment Information and Communication Technology Regulatory Authority Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Fines
  • Radio Communication
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
May 8, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Executive Regulations on Press and Publications Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
  • Publisher
Adoption Date
Apr 25, 1993
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Fatima Naoot Case

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Religion
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Integrated Circuit Layout-Designs Act [Chapter 26:07].

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Nov 16, 2001
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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Jordan’s State Security Court, The Case of Zaki Bani Irsheid

Country
  • Jordan
Decision Date
Apr 15, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Political Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
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Law on Establishing The Public Authority for Combating Corruption and Provisions on Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Transparency
  • Whistleblowing
Adoption Date
Jan 2, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Misuse of Telecommunications and Wiretap Sets Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Monitoring
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Apr 17, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Patents Tribunal Rules

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malawi
Keywords
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Jan 6, 2003
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Penal Law Draft

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Death penalty
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Press and Publications Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
  • Publisher
Adoption Date
Dec 23, 1990
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Press and Publications Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Press
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Morality
  • Publisher
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Apr 3, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Press Freedom Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Press
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • Incitement to Violence
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Jul 25, 1991
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Press Work Law in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • False News
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Publisher
Adoption Date
Oct 19, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Printing and Publication Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Sep 19, 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Protection of Copyright and Related Rights Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Sep 16, 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Protection of Personal Data Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Advertising
  • Biometric Data
  • Budget
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Information Security
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Jul 14, 2020
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Regulating E-Signature and Establishing the IT Development Authority Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Budget
  • E-Signature
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Apr 22, 2004
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Telecommunication Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Budget
  • Fines
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Monitoring
  • Radio Communication
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jul 22, 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Telecommunications Law

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jul 11, 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

The Right of Access to Information Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Jul 1, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Trademarks and Geographical Indications Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Domain Name
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Nov 21, 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Whistleblowers Protection Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Fines
  • Whistleblowing
Adoption Date
Oct 9, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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تريستان دنوزو ضد بنما

Country
  • Panama
Language
Arabic
Available in
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Tristán Donoso c. Panama
  • Tristan Donoso v. Panama
  • Tristán Donoso v. Panamá
Official Translation
No
Translation
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“7×7” LLC v. Roskomnadzor

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
Oct 3, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Child Protection
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

“ANGOLA TOWARDS THE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY” POLICY MEASURES AND NEW NORMATIVE FRAMEWORK IN THE ICT FIELD White Paper on Information and Communication Technologies

Country
  • Angola
Analysis
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(The Kuwaiti Criminal Court) The Case of Awad Al-Mutairi

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Online Forum
  • Sedition
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

[DECREE] Postal code Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
Jun 9, 2016
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

[DECREE] Postal Licensing Regulation Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

[DECREE] Postal Licensing Regulation Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
Jan 7, 2016
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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[LAW] Basic Telecommunications Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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[Name Redacted] v. Registrar General

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Jan 23, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

[STRATEGY] eGovernment 2010 - 2013 Sao Tome & Principe

Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Analysis
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[WORKING PAPER] Digital Economy in Cabo Verde 2019.

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
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[WORKING PAPER] Policy Privacy and Personal Data Protection Sao Tome & Principe

Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Analysis
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1962 Printers and Publishers Registration Law

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 1962
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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A & B v. Ediciones El Pais

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Jun 4, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Law or Action Upheld
  • Order to Publish Update, Correction, or Reply
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation
  • Search Engines
Case Law
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A Code of Conduct For the Government to Deal with the Media

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Dec 24, 2009
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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A human rights analysis of the draft law on trade unions

Country
  • Cambodia
Source
A Human Rights Analysis of the Draft Law on Trade Unions, Office of OHCHR in Cambodia (2016)
Source URL (legacy)
https://cambodia.ohchr.org/~cambodiaohchr/sites/default/files/TUL_Analysis-Eng.pdf
Analysis
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A Lakshminarayanan v. Assistant General Manager HRM

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Aug 8, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Encryption
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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A Professor risks prison for publications on the internet

Country
  • Tunisia
Source
Amnesty International
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.amnesty.be/je-veux-agir/agir-en-ligne/ecrire-des-lettres/article/le-professeur-abdelfattah-said-risque-de-la-prison-pour-ses-publications-sur?lang=fr
Source URL
Amnesty International
Analysis
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A.B. v. Bragg Communications

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Sep 27, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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A.T. v. Globe24H.com

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Jan 30, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Open Court Principle
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 (Act no. 18 of 2016)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Digital ID
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Mar 26, 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2018

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Digital ID
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jan 4, 2019
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 (No. 9 of 2019)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Digital ID
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Mar 2, 2019
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Aaradhya Bachchan v. Bollywood Times

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Apr 20, 2023
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Abdelkader Aamara v. Youssef Jajili

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Jun 17, 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Corruption
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Abreu v. Google

Country
  • Chile
Decision Date
Oct 7, 2020
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Press
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Access to Genetic Resources and Community Knowledge, and Community Rights Proclamation No. 482 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Feb 27, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Access to Information Act (2002)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jamaica
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Jul 22, 2002
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to Information Act [R.S.C., 1985, c. A-1]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Canada
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to Information act, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guyana
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Sep 15, 2011
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to Information Act, 2017

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malawi
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Feb 16, 2017
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to Information Act, Act 4 of 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Seychelles
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Jul 24, 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act [2002]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Mar 15, 2002
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Access to Information Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Afghanistan
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Access to Information Regulations 2021

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malawi
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Jan 14, 2021
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Access to Public Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Slovenia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Mar 22, 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Access to Public Information Act, 2003

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Slovenia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Mar 22, 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to public information law (Colombia)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Colombia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Open Data
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Mar 6, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Access to public information law (Panama)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Apr 26, 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Access to Public Information Law (Uruguay)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Nov 7, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

ACI Adam BV v. Stichting de Thuiskopie

Country
  • Netherlands
Decision Date
Apr 10, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Case Law
View

Act CXII of 2011 On Informational Self-determination and Freedom of Information

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hungary
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Act No. 001-2021/AN of 30 March 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Mar 30, 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Act on Access to Public Information

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Poland
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Sep 6, 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Act on Disclosure of Information by Public Agencies

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Dec 31, 1996
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Act on Organization to Assign Radio Frequency and to Regulate the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services B.E. 2553 (2010)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 17, 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Republic of Korea, 1987

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Defamation
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 1987
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes, Republic of Korea, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Indecency / Obscenity
  • Obscenity
Adoption Date
Oct 8, 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Act on the Establishment and Operation of Korea Communications Commission, Republic of Korea, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Electronic Communications
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 28, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Act on the Openness of Government Activities

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Finland
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Dec 1, 1999
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Act to Regulate Access to Federal Government Information

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Germany
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Sep 5, 2005
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Act to Repeal the Law on Amendment to the Communications, 2023

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mongolia
Keywords
  • Cyber Attack
  • Cybersecurity
Adoption Date
Mar 30, 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Act to Repeal the Law on Protecting Human Rights in Social Networks, 2023

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mongolia
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Disinformation
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Adoption Date
Mar 30, 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Action by Sergey Bezrukov Concerning Constitutional Violations of His Rights by Article 152(1) of the Civil Code

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
Feb 12, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Action challenging the constitutionality of Article 373 of the Criminal Code of the State of Veracruz penalizing false speech

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
Jun 20, 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Disinformation
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Adalah Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel v. State Attorney’s Office

Country
  • Israel
Decision Date
Apr 12, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Adcock Ingram Intellectual Property (Pty) Ltd and another v Cipla Medpro (Pty) Ltd and another [2012

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 29, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Order to Publish Update, Correction, or Reply
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Administrative Measures for Internet-based Information Services, 2000

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • E-Transactions
  • Internet Service Providers
Adoption Date
Sep 25, 2000
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Administrative Procedural Code 1999, Law 2690/1999

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Greece
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
May 9, 1999
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Administrative Provisions on Deep Synthesis in Internet-based Information Services, 2023

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Deep fakes
Adoption Date
Oct 1, 2023
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Administrator of Bayern Souverän v. Facebook Ireland Ltd.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Jan 7, 2020
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Advocating Chain of Custody and Governance of Digital Evidence in Nepal

Country
  • Nepal
Source
HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE CENTRE
Source URL
https://hrjc.org.np/resources/
Analysis
View

Aécio Neves da Cunha v. Twitter Brasil

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Officials
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Aécio Neves v. Google

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Apr 8, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • False News
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

AF Holdings, LLC v. Does

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
May 27, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Affaire de l’enquête sur les fausses informations au Brésil

Country
  • Brazil
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • El caso de la investigación sobre las noticias falsas en Brasil
  • The Case of the Brazil Fake News Inquiry
  • قضيّة التّحقيق في الأخبار الزّائفة في البرازيل
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Affaire de la suspension des communications et coupure d’Internet pendant la révolution égyptienne de 2011

Country
  • Egypt
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • El caso de la suspensión de las comunicaciones y el apagón de Internet durante la revolución egipcia de 2011
  • The Case of Communications Suspension and Internet Shutdown During the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
  • قضيّة تعليق الاتصالات وقطع الإنترنت خلال الثورة المصريّة ٢٠١١
Official Translation
No
Translation
View

Affaire sur le droit à la vie privée dans les procédures de divorce

Country
  • Colombia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
  • Caso sobre el derecho a la privacidad en los procedimientos de divorcio
  • قضيّة حول الحقّ في الخصوصيّة في إجراءات الطّلاق
Official Translation
No
Translation
View

Afghanistan

Country
View

African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • African Union
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Jun 23, 2014
Type of Law
Bilateral Treaty
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
  • Botswana
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Comoros
  • Egypt
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Ethiopia
  • Gabon
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Namibia
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Senegal
  • Sierra Leone
  • Tanzania
  • Tunisia
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
Adoption Date
Mar 21, 2018
Type of Law
International Treaty/Convention/Covenant
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Agreement Revising the Bangui Agreement of March 2, 1977, Establishing an African Intellectual Property Organization * (Bangui [Central African Republic], February 24, 1999)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Central African Republic
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Feb 24, 1999
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Agreement Revising the Bangui Agreement on the Creation of African Intellectual Property Organization

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Benin
  • Burkina Faso
  • Cameroon
  • Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Gabon
  • Guinea
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Ivory Coast
  • Mali
  • Mauritania
  • Niger
  • Senegal
  • Togo
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Feb 24, 1999
Type of Law
Bilateral Treaty
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Ahmet Yildirim v. Turkey

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
Dec 18, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Akdeniz v. The Presidency of Telecommunication and Communication

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
Apr 2, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

AL Hajj Nasser Ntege Sebagala v MTN Uganda Ltd and SMS Media Ltd

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
Mar 6, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Al-Balad News Writers Case

Country
  • Jordan
Source
Al-Balad News
Source URL (legacy)
https://albaladnews.net/article/138184
Source URL
Al Balad News
Analysis
View

Alai v. Attorney General

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Apr 26, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Public Officials
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Albania

Country
View

Alestra v. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
Apr 19, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Alexander Economou v. de Freitas

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Alexander-Theodotou v. Kounis

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Apr 16, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Algeria

Name (Arabic)
الجزائر
Location

map

Country
View

Alibaba Group Holding Limited v Alexey Gurov

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Jan 12, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Domain Name
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Allen Waiyaki Gichuhi & 1 other vs Florence Mathenge & 1 other, 2023

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Jun 17, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Case Law
View

Alliance of Independent Journalists v. Minister of Communication

Country
  • Indonesia
Decision Date
Jun 3, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • False News
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Alok Srivastava v. India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Mar 21, 2020
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Keywords
  • Disinformation
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) v. Müller

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Feb 20, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

AM Moolla Group Ltd and others v The GAP Inc and others [2005] 4 All SA 245 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 9, 2005
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
  • Order to Publish Update, Correction, or Reply
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Feb 4, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Amar Singh v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
May 11, 2011
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Amended Regulation of the Administrative Organization System of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Oversight Bodies
Adoption Date
Mar 24, 2020
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Amending Article 41 of Regulating the Press Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Aug 23, 2012
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Amending Article in the Penal Code Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Libya
Keywords
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
May 2, 2014
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Amending Certain Provisions of Pertaining to Wired or Wireless Telecommunications Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Oct 23, 1996
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Amending Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Corruption
  • Fines
  • Whistleblowing
Adoption Date
Jun 11, 2020
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Amendment Decree No. 2007-1071 on Encryption through the Telecommunications Systems

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Decryption
  • Encryption
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
May 2, 2007
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Amendment No. 54 of 2011 on Ordinance No. 17 of 2006 Concerning Freedom of the Press

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Nov 24, 2011
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Amendment of Telecommunications Law (Pyi Htaung Su Hluttaw Law No.26, 2017)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Sep 29, 2017
Type of Law
Secondary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Amendment to Thailand Criminal Code (2019)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Penal Code
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
May 11, 2015
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Amendment to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Amendment to the Law No 15/2003 Concerning Eradication of the Criminal Act of Terrorism (Law No. 5/2018) [(Perubahan Atas Undang-Undang 15 Tahun 2003 Tentang Pemberantasantindak Pidana Terorisme Menjadi (UU No. 15/2018)]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Indonesia
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Jun 21, 2018
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Amendment to the Law on Anti-Corruption

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jun 16, 2011
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Amendment to the Law on Election of Members of the National Assembly (NS/RKM/1017/010)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Oct 25, 2017
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Amendment to the Law on Political Parties (NS/RKM/0717/007)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
May 7, 2017
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Amendment to the Law on Political Parties (NS/RKM/0717/007)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Political Expression
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Amendment to the Revised Penal Code [Republic Act No. 10951]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Aug 29, 2017
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

American Civil Liberties Union v. Clapper

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
May 7, 2015
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
  • National Security
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Ami Savir v. Google

Country
  • Israel
Decision Date
Jul 5, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Amjad Qourshah

Country
  • Jordan
Source
CNN
Source URL (legacy)
https://arabic.cnn.com/middleeast/2016/06/15/jordanian-authorities-arrest-amjad-qourshah
Source URL
CNN
Analysis
View

Ammad Yousaf Vs the State

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
Sep 14, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Amnesty International Calls for 'Urgent Action' Against the Jailing of Ines Ben Othman

Country
  • Tunisia
Source
Amnesty International
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/212000/mde300012015en.pdf
Source URL
Amnesty International
Analysis
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Amnesty International Togo and Ors v. The Togolese Republic

Country
  • Togo
Decision Date
Jun 25, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Public Order
Judicial Body
Sub Regional African Courts
Case Law
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An Act Adopting a New Copyright Law of Liberia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Liberia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jul 23, 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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An Act to Establish Periods of Prescription for Violations Penalized by Special Acts and Municipal Ordinances and to Provide when Prescription Shall Begin to Run

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Public Order
Adoption Date
Dec 4, 1926
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
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An Act to Punish Acts of Evasion of the Laws on the Nationalization of Certain Rights, Franchises or Privileges - Commonwealth Act No. 108

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • National Security
Adoption Date
Oct 30, 1936
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
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An Appraisal of the Lesotho Electronic Transactions and Electronic Commerce Bill 2013.

Country
  • Lesotho
Analysis
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An Integrated ICT-led Socio-Economic Development Policy and Plan for Rwanda 2001 - 2005

Country
  • Rwanda
Analysis
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Analysis of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Country
  • Philippines
Source
Philippines: Analysis of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, Center for Law and Democracy (2012)
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.law-democracy.org/live/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Phil.Cybercrime.final_.pdf
Analysis
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Anas M. v. Facebook Ireland Limited

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Mar 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Anglo Fabrics (Bolton) Ltd & Anor v African Queen Ltd & Anor 2008

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2008
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
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Angola

Country
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Annen v. Germany

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Interest
Case Law
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Anonymous Applicant v. Federal Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2011
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Case Law
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Anonymous Applicant v. Google Mexico

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
Jul 26, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Case Law
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Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 [Republic Act No. 10627]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Cyberbullying
Adoption Date
Sep 12, 2013
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
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Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 [Republic Act No. 9775]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Child Pornography
Adoption Date
Nov 17, 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Corruption Law (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No.23,2013)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Defamation
Adoption Date
Aug 7, 2013
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Cyber Crime Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Mar 26, 2007
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Bill 2019

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Anti-Fake News Act 2018 [Act 803]

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Apr 11, 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Anti-Money Laundering and Combating The financing of Terrorism Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
  • Fines
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
May 7, 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
May 24, 2018
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (Act. no 27 of 1997)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Dec 1, 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009 (Act No. 16 of 2009)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Feb 24, 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Agency Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Oct 17, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Anti-terrorism Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Libya
Keywords
  • Extremist Speech
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Sep 9, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Death penalty
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Aug 15, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Public Order
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Nov 1, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Jul 11, 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • Death penalty
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Jun 28, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Antigua and Barbuda

Country
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Apoorva Aroraa v. State (TVF Series Case)

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Mar 19, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Digital Rights
  • Indecency / Obscenity
Judicial Body
Supreme (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Appeal Case of Abdul Rahman Asaad Aref Thaher

Country
  • Palestine
Decision Date
May 10, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Expression
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Argentina

Country
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Arjo Wiggins Ltd v Idem (Pty) Ltd and another [2002] 2 All SA 147 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 28, 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Arjo Wiggins Ltd v Idem (Pty) Ltd and another [2002] 2 All SA 147 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 28, 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Armenia

Country
View

Arrete du 26 fevrier 2009 Plan National de Numerotation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 15, 2018
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
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Article 19 & Pen America, Joint UPR Submission: Cambodia (2018)

Country
  • Cambodia
Source
Article 19 & Pen America, Joint UPR Submission: Cambodia (2018)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.article19.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/2018.07.12-A19-PEN-America-Joint-UPR-Cambodia-as-submitted-1.pdf
Analysis
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Ärztekammer für Wien and Dorner v. Austria

Country
  • Austria
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
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ASA Ruling on Cash On Go Ltd. t/a Peachy.co.uk

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Mar 20, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Advertising
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
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Asad Ali Toor Vs Messrs Axact Private Limited through Authorized officer and another

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Asege Winnie V Oppurtunity Bank (U) Limited and Maad Limited [2013]

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
Apr 22, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Privacy
Case Law
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Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
May 13, 2002
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Child Protection
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Ashlesh Biradar v. State of West Bengal

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Jul 18, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Ashutosh Dubey v. Netflix, Inc.

Country
  • India
Decision Date
May 5, 2020
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Satire/Parody
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Association des Blogueurs de Guinee v. Guinea

Country
  • Guinea
Decision Date
Oct 31, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Digital Rights
  • Elections
  • Internet Shutdown
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Sub Regional African Courts
Case Law
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Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) v. Mohamed Hamid Salem

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
May 26, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Blasphemy
  • Censorship
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Indecency / Obscenity
  • Religion
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Administrative Supreme Court
Case Law
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Astronomic damages award against leading Arabic-language daily upheld on appeal

Country
  • Morocco
Source
Reporters Without borders
Source URL (legacy)
https://rsf.org/en/news/astronomic-damages-award-against-leading-arabic-language-daily-upheld-appeal
Source URL
RSF
Analysis
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Attorney General of Malaysia v. Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd

Country
  • Malaysia
Decision Date
Mar 26, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Not liable in contempt of court
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Abdessamad Haydour

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Feb 13, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Penal Code
  • Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
May 24, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Inadmissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • National Security
  • Publications
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Awad Al-Mutairi

Country
  • Kuwait
Source
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Source URL (legacy)
http://anhri.net/?p=158140&lang=en
Source URL
ANHRI
Analysis
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Attorney General v. Boubakar Al-Yadib

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Feb 2, 2010
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Fouad Mourtada

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Feb 22, 2008
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Libel
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Sedition
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Mohamed Erraji

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Sep 8, 2008
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
  • Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Mohamed Sokrate

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Jun 14, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Religion
  • Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Mohammad Al-Mulaifi

Country
  • Kuwait
Source
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI)
Source URL (legacy)
http://anhri.net/?p=139776&lang=en
Source URL
ANHRI
Analysis
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Attorney General v. Mouad Belghouat (L7a9d)

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
May 11, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Sedition
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Mr. Z.P.

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
Nov 3, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Rachid Niny (Nini)

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Mar 25, 2008
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Libel
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Penal Code
  • Public Officials
  • Publications
  • Slander
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Rachid Niny (Nini)

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Jun 9, 2011
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Political Expression
  • Public Officials
  • Publications
  • Slander
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Rachid Niny (Nini) and Said Laajal

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Nov 16, 2009
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • Fines
  • Media/Press
  • Penal Code
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Racines

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Dec 26, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Civil Society Organizations
  • Constitution
  • Defamation
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Political Expression
  • Sedition
  • Slander
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Rana Al-Sadoun

Country
  • Kuwait
Source
Al Jazeera
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/06/kuwait-activist-sentenced-insulting-emir-150622074745029.html
Source URL
Al Jazeera
Analysis
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Attorney General v. Sara Al-Drees

Country
  • Kuwait
Source
OMCT
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.omct.org/files/2016/12/24098/kuwait_trial_observation_report_121216_joint.pdf
Source URL
OMCT
Analysis
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Attorney General v. Sheikha Al-Jassem

Country
  • Kuwait
Source
Scholars at Risk
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/report/2016-04-14-kuwait-university/
Source URL
Scholars at Risk
Analysis
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Attorney General v. Walid Bahomane

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
Feb 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
  • Penal Code
  • Public Officials
  • Slander
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
Sep 9, 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
  • Penal Code
  • Slander
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney Gneeral v. Abdelfattah Said

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Penal Code
  • Religion
  • Slander
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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AU DATA POLICY FRAMEWORK, 2023.

Country
  • African Union
Source URL
African Lii
Analysis
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Audiovisual Media Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Apr 20, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Ausplow (Pty) Ltd v Northpark Trading 3 (Pty) Ltd and others [2011] 4 All SA 221 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 7, 2011
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
  • Order to Publish Update, Correction, or Reply
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Australia

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Australian Freedom of Information Act 1982

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Australia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Austria

Country
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Autoridad de Telecomunicaciones de Pakistán v. CM Pak Limited

Country
  • Pakistan
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Autorité des télécommunications du Pakistan c. CM Pak Limited
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority v. CM Pak Limited
  • هيئة الاتصالات الباكستانيّة ضدّ شركة سي ام باك لمت
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Autorité des télécommunications du Pakistan c. CM Pak Limited

Country
  • Pakistan
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Autoridad de Telecomunicaciones de Pakistán v. CM Pak Limited
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority v. CM Pak Limited
  • هيئة الاتصالات الباكستانيّة ضدّ شركة سي ام باك لمت
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Aveek Sarkar v. State of West Bengal

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Feb 3, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Avnish Bajaj v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2004
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Case Law
View

Awami Workers Party vs Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
Sep 12, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Filtering and Blocking
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Awan v. Levant

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Nov 27, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
  • Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Ayyadurai v. Floor64, Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Sep 6, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Azad v. Bergman

Country
  • Bangladesh
Decision Date
Dec 2, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Contempt of Court
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
View

Azerbaijan

Country
View

Background and summary of the media 'protection' bill

Country
  • Thailand
Source
South-East Asian Press Alliance, Background and Summary of the Media 'Protection' Bill (2017)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.seapa.org/background-and-summary-of-the-media-protection-bill/
Analysis
View

Backpage.com, LLC v Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Nov 20, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
  • Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
  • Obscenity
  • Sexuality
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Baglow v. Smith

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Bahamas

Country
View

Bahrain

Name (Arabic)
البحرين
Location

map

Country
View

Bainter v. League of Women Voters

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Civil Society Organizations
  • Contempt of Court
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Elections
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Balochistan Right to Information Act, 2021, Act No II of 2021

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Feb 15, 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Baltasar Adolfo v. Audiencia Nacional

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Feb 2, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Hate Speech
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Balu Gopalakrishnan v. State of Kerala and Ors.

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Apr 24, 2020
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • COVID-19
  • Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Ban on Improper Communication on the Internet Case

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Jun 27, 2002
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Ban on Internet Distribution of Obscene Materials Case

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
May 28, 2009
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Banashree Gogoi v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Dec 19, 2019
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Bangladesh

Country
View

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Authority Act, 2001 ( Act No. 18 of 2001)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Interception
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Apr 16, 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Bangladesh: amend the draconian digital security act

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source
Muzzling Dissent Online: Bangladesh - Amend the Digital Security Act, Amnesty International (2018)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/ASA1393642018ENGLISH.PDF
Analysis
View

Bangladesh: Analysis of Information Communication Technology Act

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source
Bangladesh: Legal Analysis of the Information and Communication Technology Act, Article 19 (2016)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.article19.org/data/files/medialibrary/38365/Bangladesh-ICT-Law-Analysis.pdf
Analysis
View

Bangladesh: New Amendment to Anti-Terrorism Act gags Freedom of Expression

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source
Bangladesh: New Amendment to Anti-Terrorism Act gags Freedom of Expression, FIDH & Odhikar (2013)
Source URL (legacy)
http://odhikar.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Statement-FIDH-Odhikar-ATA-2013-eng.pdf
Analysis
View

Bangura v. Loughborough University

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
May 19, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Banking Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Banking Secrecy
  • Confidentiality
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Jul 6, 2004
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Banking Ordinance (Cap 155)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Banking Secrecy
  • Fintech
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 1986
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Barilaro v. Google LLC

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Instagram Community Guidelines>Hate Speech, Bullying and Abuse
  • Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
Federal Court
Case Law
View

Barrow v. Bolt

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
Dec 2, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Bartnicki v. Vopper

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
May 21, 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Privacy
  • Public Officials
  • Wiretapping
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Basic Law (A101)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Apr 4, 1990
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Basic Law for Information and Communication Technologies

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
May 27, 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Basic Law of Governance

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Discrimination
  • Human rights
  • Public Interest
Adoption Date
Mar 1, 1992
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Basic Statute of the State (2021)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • National Security
Adoption Date
Jan 11, 2021
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Bassajjabaka v MTN Uganda Ltd [2018]

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
Mar 26, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Case Law
View

Beecham Group PLC and another v Triomed (Pty) Ltd [2002] 4 All SA 193 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2002
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Bejarano v. Ministry of Defense

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
Sep 20, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Order to Publish Update, Correction, or Reply
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Public Officials
  • Public Order
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Bekker v Steyn [1998] 2 All SA 275 (CP)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Dec 18, 1997
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Case Adjourned
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Specialized Court/Tribunal
Case Law
View

Belgium

Country
View

Belize

Country
View

Belizean Freedom of Information Act, 1994

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Belize
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
May 14, 1994
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Bell v. Itawamba County School Board

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Aug 20, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Education
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Belo Henares v. Guevarra

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
Dec 1, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Belo-Henares v. Guevarra

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
Jan 4, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Benin

Country
View

Benin ICT Sector Performance Review 2010, Vol 2 Paper 18.

Country
  • Benin
Analysis
View

Benin Anti-corruption Law, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Benin
Keywords
  • Corruption
Adoption Date
Oct 12, 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Benin Law No. 2017-20 on the Digital Code

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Benin
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Jun 13, 2917
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Bergkelder Beperk v Vredendal Koöp Wynmakery and others [2006] 4 All SA 215 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

BestWater International GmBH v. Mebes

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
View

Bhasin v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Jan 10, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Public Order
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Biancardi v. Italy

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
Nov 25, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Press
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Big Brother Watch c. Royaume-Uni (No. 2)

Country
  • United Kingdom
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Big Brother Watch v. Reino Unido (No. 2)
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
  • منظمة Big Brother Watch ضد المملكة المتحدة رقم (٢)
Official Translation
No
Translation
View

Big Brother Watch v. Reino Unido (No. 2)

Country
  • United Kingdom
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Big Brother Watch c. Royaume-Uni (No. 2)
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
  • منظمة Big Brother Watch ضد المملكة المتحدة رقم (٢)
Official Translation
No
Translation
View

Big Brother Watch v. The United Kingdom

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Sep 13, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Intelligence
  • Media/Press
  • National Security
Case Law
View

Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
May 25, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Big Pan Bakery v. Facebook

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • False News
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Bild GmbH & Co. KG v. Tobias Richter

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Privacy
Case Law
View

BILD GMBH v. Germany

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Oct 23, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

BILD v. Mabb

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Sep 26, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Internet
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Bill for Protection Against Hate Speech, 2017

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Bill to amend the Criminal Procedure Code

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Surveillance
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Bills of Rights Ordinance (Cap. 383)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jun 8, 1991
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Biotech Laboratories (Pty) Ltd v Beecham Group PLC and another [2002] 3 All SA 652 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 25, 2002
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Black v. Clarke

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Blind SA v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and Others 2022

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 21, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgement in Favour of Plaintiff
  • Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Public Interest
Available in
  • English
Case Law
View

Blind SA v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others [2025]

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
May 7, 2025
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Copyright
Available in
  • English
Case Law
View

Blogger Boubaker Al-Yadib condemned to six month in prison

Country
  • Morocco
Source
Reporters Without borders
Source URL (legacy)
https://rsf.org/fr/actualites/boubaker-al-yadib-condamne-6-mois-de-prison
Source URL
RSF
Analysis
View

Blue Lion Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd v National Brands Ltd [2001] 4 All SA 235 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
May 18, 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Blume v. Twitter

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Dec 14, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Boarding School, situated in Bhauwala, District Dehradun v. State of Uttarakhand

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Dec 7, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Judicial Censorship
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Bolivia

Country
View

Bolo Bhi v. Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
May 25, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
View

Botswana

Country
View

Botswana Cybercrimes Procedural Powers

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Botswana Data Protection Act, 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Aug 3, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Botswana Monuments and Relics Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Officials
  • Public Order
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Aug 24, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Botswana Monuments and Relics Subsidiary Legislation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Officials
  • Public Order
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 2006
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Botswana Telecommunications Policy 1995

Country
  • Botswana
Analysis
View

Brazil

Country
View

Breeden v. Black

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Apr 18, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Brevan Howard Asset Management LLP v. Reuters

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Banking Secrecy
  • Confidentiality
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Brian Mwalimu Volisi v FIN Kenya (formerly Trustgro SCA Limited), 2023.

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Case Law
View

Britania Allied Industries Ltd v Sunrise Confectionaries Ltd 2005.

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
May 11, 2005
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Broadcasting (Class License) Notification of 2001

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brunei
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
  • Religion
Adoption Date
Feb 12, 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Broadcasting (Code of Practice) Notification of 1998

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brunei
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
  • National Security
  • Obscenity
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 1998
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Broadcasting Act 15 of 1994

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Singapore
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Oct 1, 1994
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Broadcasting Act Section 9 of 1997 (Chapter 180)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brunei
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Mar 15, 1987
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Broadcasting and Television Businesses Act B.E. 2551 (2008)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 26, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Broadcasting Classification Regulations, 2007

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lesotho
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 14, 2007
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Broadcasting Law (No. 32/2002)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Indonesia
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 28, 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Broadcasting Law (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No.53, 2015)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 28, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Broadcasting Services Act, 1993

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jun 11, 1993
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Brown v. Economic Freedom Fighters

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Media/Press
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Brunei

Country
View

Bucur v. Romania

Country
  • Romania
Decision Date
Jan 8, 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Monetary Damages
  • Suspension of Conviction or Sentence against individual exercising FoE
Keywords
  • National Security
  • Privacy
Case Law
View

Bulgakov v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
Jun 23, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Filtering and Blocking
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Bulgaria

Country
View

Bulgarian Access to Public Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Jul 7, 2000
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Bulgarian Electronic Communications Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Advertising
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Electronic Media
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
May 22, 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Bulgarian Obligatory Deposit of Printed and Other Matters, and The Disclosure of Media Services Providers and Distributors Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • E-Transactions
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Bulgarian Radio and Television Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Media/Press
  • Radio Communication
Adoption Date
Nov 24, 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Bunt v. Tilley & others

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Libel
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Burkina Faso

Country
View

Burkina Faso's Constitution of 1991 with Amendments through 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jun 11, 1991
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Burma Wireless Telegraphy Act 1934

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 1934
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Burns v. Sunol

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • LGBTQI
  • Sexuality
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Burundi

Country
View

Business Names (Registration) Act (CAP 213)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Domain Name
  • E-Commerce
  • Fines
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Feb 21, 1930
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Butterworths Publishers (Pty) Ltd v Jacobsens Group (Pty) Ltd and another [2005] 2 All SA 588 (T)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Apr 12, 2005
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Bytes For All v. Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
May 13, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Media/Press
  • Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Cabinet Resolution No. 3 of 2004

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jan 26, 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cabinet Resolution No. 6 of 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Sep 7, 2009
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Cabinet Resolution No. 21 of 2013 Regarding the Information Security Resolutions for Federal Entities

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
Jul 3, 2013
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cabinet Resolution on Executive Regulations for the Press and Media Regulation Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Feb 16, 2020
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Cabo Verde

Country
View

Cadac (Pty) Ltd v Weber­-Stephen Products Company and others [2011] 1 All SA 343 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 16, 2010
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Cadbury (Pty) Ltd v Beacon Sweets & Chocolates (Pty) Ltd and another [2000] 2 All SA 1 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2000
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Cambodia

Country
View

Cambodia v. Kong Raiya

Country
  • Cambodia
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • National Security
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Cambodia v. Sam Rainsy

Country
  • Cambodia
Decision Date
Nov 1, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Incitement to Violence
  • Insult to Head of State
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Cambodia's law on telecommunications

Country
  • Cambodia
Source
Cambodia's Law on Telecommunications: A Legal Analysis, LICADHO (2016)
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.licadho-cambodia.org/reports/files/214LICADHOTelecomsLawLegalAnalysis_March2016ENG.pdf
Analysis
View

Cambodian Draft Cybercrime Law

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cambodian Draft Law on Access to Information, 2019

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Camera di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato e Agricoltura di Lecce v. Salvatore Manni

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Case Law
View

Cameroon

Country
View

Campbell v. Reisch

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Aug 16, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Campos Mello v. Jair Bolsonaro

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2022
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Canada

Country
View

Cape Town Lodge CC v Registrar of Close Corporations and another [2008] 2 All SA 34 (C)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 18, 2007
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Carpenter v. United States

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Carter v. B.C. Federation of Foster Parents Association

Country
  • African Union
  • Canada
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2005
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Internet
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur l’isolement d’Öcalan

Country
  • Turkey
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre el aislamiento de Öcalan
  • Oversight Board Case of Öcalan’s Isolation
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لعزلة أوجلان
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur la mention des Talibans dans un reportage

Country
  • Afghanistan
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre la mención de los talibanes en los informes de noticias
  • Oversight Board Case of Mention of the Taliban in News Reporting
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لذِكر طالبان في التقارير الإخبارية
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur le dessin animé de Knin

Country
  • Croatia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los dibujos animados de Knin
  • Oversight Board Case of Knin Cartoon
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لكارتون كنين
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur les symptômes du cancer du sein et nudité

Country
  • Brazil
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los síntomas del cáncer de mama y desnudos
  • Oversight Board Case of Breast Cancer Symptoms and Nudity
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لأعراض سرطان الثدي والعُري
Official Translation
No
Translation
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CasaPound v. Facebook

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2019
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Case History: Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Source
Front Line Defenders
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/fr/case/ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dents-de-laffaire-ali-anouzla
Source URL
Front Line Defenders
Analysis
View

Case Law on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression

Country
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Brazil
  • Estonia
  • France
  • Germany
  • India
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Malaysia
  • Netherlands
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Source
Global Freedom of Expression
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GFoE_Content-Moderation.pdf
Analysis
View

Case of “Glory to Hong Kong” Song

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
May 8, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • National Security
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Case of “Glory to Hong Kong” Song

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Oct 31, 2023
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Inadmissible
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • National Security
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Case of Bărbulescu v. Romania

Country
  • Romania
Decision Date
Sep 5, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
  • Breach of confidence
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Case Law
View

Case of OOO Flavus and Others v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
Nov 16, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Case on “Crime of Online Defamation” Prosecutable without Criminal Complaint by Victim

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Apr 29, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Crime of Factual Defamation

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Feb 25, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Election Campaign by Teacher via Social Networking Service

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Feb 27, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Identity Verification of Potential Subscribers to Telecommunications Services

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Sep 26, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Identity Verification System on Message Boards of Public Institutions

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Real-Name Verification on the Internet During Periods of Election Campaigns

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Jan 28, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Request for Communications Data by Investigative Agencies

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Jul 21, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on Taking a Temporary Measure on the Information Disclosed via Information and Communications Network 2016Hun-Ma275, 2016Hun-Ma606, 2019Hun-Ma199,(Consolidated), November 26, 2020

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Nov 26, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on the Interception of Internet Lines

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Aug 30, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
Oct 13, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Case on the Unconstitutionality of the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Promotion of Newspapers, Etc. Prescribing the Employment Requirements for an Online Newspaper [2015Hun-Ma1206, 2016Hun-Ma277 (consolidated), October 27, 2016]

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Oct 27, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Cases No 389140 and 389896, Association French Data Network, et al

Country
  • France
Decision Date
Feb 15, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Internet Service Providers
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre el aislamiento de Öcalan

Country
  • Turkey
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur l’isolement d’Öcalan
  • Oversight Board Case of Öcalan’s Isolation
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لعزلة أوجلان
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre la mención de los talibanes en los informes de noticias

Country
  • Afghanistan
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur la mention des Talibans dans un reportage
  • Oversight Board Case of Mention of the Taliban in News Reporting
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لذِكر طالبان في التقارير الإخبارية
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los dibujos animados de Knin

Country
  • Croatia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur le dessin animé de Knin
  • Oversight Board Case of Knin Cartoon
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لكارتون كنين
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los síntomas del cáncer de mama y desnudos

Country
  • Brazil
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur les symptômes du cancer du sein et nudité
  • Oversight Board Case of Breast Cancer Symptoms and Nudity
  • قضية مجلس الإشراف على ميتا لأعراض سرطان الثدي والعُري
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Caso sobre el derecho a la privacidad en los procedimientos de divorcio

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Affaire sur le droit à la vie privée dans les procédures de divorce
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
  • قضيّة حول الحقّ في الخصوصيّة في إجراءات الطّلاق
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Cellulant Kenya Ltd v Music Copyright Society of Kenya Ltd [2009] eKLR

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Jul 8, 2009
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Copyright
Case Law
View

Cengiz v. Turkey

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
View

Center for Public Interest Litigation and Another v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Case Status
In progress
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Central African Republic

Country
View

Central African Republic's Constitution of 2013

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Central African Republic
Keywords
  • Constitution
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Centre Amabhungane de journalisme d’investigation c. Ministre de la Justice et de la Police

Country
  • South Africa
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • Centro amaBhungane de Periodismo de Investigación v. Ministerio de Justicia y Ministerio de Policía
  • مركز امابهونجاني للصّحافة الاستقصائيّة ضدّ وزير العدل ووزير الشرطة
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE) & 2 others v Attorney General & 2 others; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Interested Party), 2022.

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Apr 4, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Discrimination
  • Elections
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Centro amaBhungane de Periodismo de Investigación v. Ministerio de Justicia y Ministerio de Policía

Country
  • South Africa
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • Centro amaBhungane de Periodismo de Investigación v. Ministerio de Justicia y Ministerio de Policía
  • مركز امابهونجاني للصّحافة الاستقصائيّة ضدّ وزير العدل ووزير الشرطة
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Centrum för rättvisa v. Sweden

Country
  • Sweden
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Century City Apartments Property Services CC and another v Century City Property Owners’ Association

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Nov 27, 2009
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

CG v. Facebook Ireland Ltd

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Open Court Principle
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Chad

Country
View

Chad's Constitution of 1996 with Amendments through 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chad
Keywords
  • Constitution
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Chadha v. State

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Sep 25, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Chambers v. Director of Public Prosecutions

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Chan Nai Ming v HKSAR

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
May 18, 2007
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Chapter One Foundation v. Zambian Information and Communications Technology Authority

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
Mar 21, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Charles Berbare v. Google Brasil Internet Ltda

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Aug 17, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Charles DiRosa

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Incitement to Violence
Case Law
View

Charte d’accès à l’information publique et aux documents administratifs

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Niger
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Feb 23, 2011
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Chesanovska v. France

Country
  • France
Decision Date
Sep 28, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Cheshire West and Chester Council and others v. Pickthall

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 23, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Cyberstalking
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Chile

Country
View

Chilufya v Kalimi [2021]

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
Aug 31, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Elections
  • False News
Case Law
View

China

Country
View

Chipenzi and Others v The People

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
Dec 4, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • False News
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Chisakula v Mabumba and Anor (3 of 2021) [2021]

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
Nov 19, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Elections
Case Law
View

Chor Ki Kwong David v Lorea Solabarrieta Cheung

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Feb 19, 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Chu Tsun Wai v HKSAR

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Feb 1, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Cinepoly Records Co Ltd & Others v Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd & Others

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Jan 26, 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Circular No.14/2010/TT-BTTTT: Detailing a Number of Articles on Management of Websites and Online Social Network Services of the Government's Decree No. 97/2008/ND-CP

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Vietnam
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Social Media
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jun 29, 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

City of Ottawa v. Ontario

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Dec 13, 2010
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

City of San Jose v. Smith

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Mar 2, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Privacy
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Civil Code Complementary Legislation Guinea Bissau

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Civil Code
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, 2021

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Civil Code
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Civil Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Civil Code
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 1977
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Civil Protection Framework Bill

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Macau
Keywords
  • Civil Code
  • Disinformation
  • False News
Adoption Date
May 10, 2019
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Civil Rights Framework for the Internet / Marco Civil de Internet (Brazil)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brazil
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Net Neutrality
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jun 23, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

CLFR India

Country
  • India
Source
Country Legal Framework
Source URL (legacy)
https://clfr.globalnetworkinitiative.org/country/india/
Analysis
View

CLFR Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Source
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://clfr.globalnetworkinitiative.org/country/pakistan/
Analysis
View

CLFR: Fiji

Country
  • Fiji
Source
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/clfr-fiji/
Analysis
View

CLFR: Jordan

Country
  • Jordan
Source
Global Network Initiative (GNI)
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/clfr-jordan/
Source URL
GNI
Analysis
View

CLFR: Qatar

Country
  • Qatar
Source
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/clfr-qatar/
Source URL
GNI
Analysis
View

CLFR: Russia

Country
  • Russia
Source
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/clfr-russia/
Analysis
View

CLFR: Singapore

Country
  • Singapore
Source
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://clfr.globalnetworkinitiative.org/country/singapore/
Analysis
View

Clipsal Australia (Pty) Ltd and another v Trust Electrical Wholesalers and Another[2007] 4 All SA 1082 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 23, 2007
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Contract
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Information Security
  • Internet of Things
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 14, 2019
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

CM Pak Limited v. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
Feb 26, 2018
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Network Disruption
  • State of Emergency
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Coalition Provisional Authority Order ,the Iraqi Commission and Media Commission

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 20, 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Cochrane Steel Products (Pty) Ltd v M Systems Group (Pty) Ltd and another [2015] 2 All SA 162 (GJ)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Code of Obligations and Contracts

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Contract
  • E-Signature
  • Representation of Children
Adoption Date
Sep 12, 1913
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Código CivileLegislação Complementar: Registo de Veículos Auto-móveis

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Civil Code
Adoption Date
Jun 21, 1948
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guatemala
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Cybercrime
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jul 17, 1973
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Colombia

Country
View

Combating Cybercrime Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Libya
Keywords
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Fines
  • Statistics
Adoption Date
Sep 27, 2022
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Combating Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Death penalty
  • Human rights
Adoption Date
Mar 10, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Combatting Cybercrimes Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Fines
  • Media/Press
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Jul 6, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Comcare v. Banerji

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Commentary on the case of a Moroccan editor convicted for defamation

Country
  • Morocco
Source
News 24
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.news24.com/Africa/News/Morocco-editor-convicted-for-defamation-20130617
Source URL
News 24
Analysis
View

Commercial Auto Glass (Pty) Ltd v Baker Street Trust and others; In re Jennings NO and others v Comm 1

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Jan 24, 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Commercial Auto Glass (Pty) Ltd v Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft [2007] 4 All SA 1331 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 7, 2007
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Commissioner of Police v. Yahaya Sharif-Aminu

Country
  • Nigeria
Decision Date
Aug 10, 2020
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Death penalty
  • Digital Rights
  • Religion
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
View

Commonwealth v. Johnson

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Communciation and Information Technology Commission Ordiance

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
May 27, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Communication and Information Policy Statement

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.arme.cv/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&task=download.send&id=406&catid=145&m=0&Itemid=741
Source URL
Arme.cv
Analysis
View

Communication Service Tax Act, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 28, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Communications Act of 1998

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Malawi
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 30, 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Communications Act, 2012.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lesotho
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Feb 17, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Oct 15, 1998
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Communications Commission of Kenya 4 others v Royal Media Services Limited 7 others 2014

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Jul 25, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Communications Consultant v. Süddeutsche Zeitung

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Jul 7, 2015
Case Status
Decision Pending
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Communications Cut During the Egyptian Revolution in 2011

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
May 28, 2011
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Constitution
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Network Disruption
  • Protests
  • Public Order
  • State of Emergency
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Communications Regulatory Authority Act 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Electronic Communications
  • Postal Services
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 9, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Communications Service Proclamation No. 1148/2019

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 12, 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Comoros

Name (Arabic)
جزر القمر
Country
View

Comoros Trademark Decree

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Jul 27, 1965
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Companies and Intellectual Property Authority Act, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Sep 20, 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Company v. Google Inc.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
Jun 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Comprehensive National Human Rights Plan 2016-2025

Country
  • Jordan
Source
The Ministry of Justice of Jordan
Source URL (legacy)
http://moj.gov.jo/EchoBusV3.0/SystemAssets/New%20data/HumanRightsNationalPlan.pdf
Source URL
Ministry of Justice
Analysis
View

Computer Crime Act, No. 24 of 2007 (Sri Lanka)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sri Lanka
Keywords
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • National Security
  • Public Order
Adoption Date
Jul 9, 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Computer Crime and Cybercrime Bill, 2013

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Lesotho
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
Jul 23, 2006
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Computer Crime Proclamation No. 958/2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Jul 7, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Computer Crimes Act 1997 [Act 563]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Jun 30, 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (2007)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
Jun 10, 2007
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Computer Misuse Act 19 of 1993 (Rev. 2007)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Singapore
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Interception
Adoption Date
Aug 30, 1993
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Computer Misuse Act Section 65 of 2000 (Chapter 194)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brunei
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Encryption
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jun 21, 2000
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Computer Misuse Act, 1998

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Seychelles
Keywords
  • Internet
Adoption Date
Aug 27, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Conditions for Providing Telecommunications and Information Technology Services and the Rights and Obligations of Users and Service Providers

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Confidentiality
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
  • Electronic Communications
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jun 1, 2020
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE ANNEXED TO THE LICENSE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC CELL PHONE NETWORK IN CAPE VERDE

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Apr 26, 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Consolidated Law No. 24 of 1996 Relating to the Post and Telecommunications, as Amended and Supplemented

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Postal Services
  • Radio Communication
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 7, 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Constitution of Argentina

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
May 1, 1853
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Botswana

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Sep 30, 1966
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Brazil

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brazil
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Oct 5, 1988
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Chile

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Mar 11, 1980
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Colombia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Colombia
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jul 4, 1991
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Costa Rica

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Costa Rica
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Nov 7, 1949
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Cuba

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cuba
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Copyright
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Telecommunication
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Apr 10, 2019
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Ecuador

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ecuador
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Transparency
Adoption Date
Oct 20, 2008
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of El Salvador

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • El Salvador
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Dec 16, 1983
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Eswatini 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Swaziland
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jul 26, 2005
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of Guatemala

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guatemala
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
May 31, 1983
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Honduras

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Honduras
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jan 20, 1982
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of India, 1950

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jan 26, 1950
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Kuwait

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Nov 1, 1962
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Madagascar, 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Madagascar
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Nov 22, 2010
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Mexico

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mexico
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Net Neutrality
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Feb 5, 1917
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Nov 2, 1990
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Namibia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Namibia
Keywords
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Feb 9, 1990
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of Panama

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Oct 11, 1972
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Paraguay

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Paraguay
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jun 20, 1992
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Peru

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Peru
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Dec 29, 1993
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of South Africa

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
May 8, 1996
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of Tanzania 1977

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Apr 25, 1977
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jan 18, 2014
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jul 20, 1991
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Apr 12, 1973
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Feb 14, 2002
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand (Interim) B.E. 2557 (2014)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jul 22, 2014
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017)

Country
  • Thailand
Source
Thailand Office of the Council of State
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.krisdika.go.th/librarian/get?sysid=774606&ext=pdf
Analysis
View

Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 (2017)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Apr 6, 2017
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Algeria
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Dec 8, 1996
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the People's Republic of China, 1982

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Dec 4, 1982
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Constitution
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Angola (English)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jan 21, 2010
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Angola (Portuguese)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jan 21, 2010
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Benin

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Benin
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Dec 2, 1990
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Right to Fair Trial
Adoption Date
Jul 12, 1990
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ivory Coast
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jul 23, 2000
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Gambia, 1997

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Gambia
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Aug 8, 1996
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
May 6, 1984
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, 1945 [Undang-undang Dasar Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 1945]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Indonesia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Aug 18, 1995
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Korea, 1948

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Jul 17, 1948
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Liberia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Liberia
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jan 6, 1986
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Jun 25, 1975
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
May 29, 2008
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Syrian Arab Republic

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Political Expression
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
Feb 26, 2012
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of the Tunisian Republic

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Official Documents
  • Political Expression
Adoption Date
Jan 26, 2014
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the Union of Comoros of 2001 with Amendments through 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Dec 23, 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of the United Arab Emirates

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Religion
Adoption Date
Jul 18, 1971
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Uruguay

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
May 19, 1905
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Venezuela

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Venezuela
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Dec 30, 1999
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of Zimbabwe

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Aug 22, 2013
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitutional Amendment Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Human rights
  • Oversight Bodies
Adoption Date
Mar 20, 2012
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitutional Charter for the 2019 Transitional Period

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sudan
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Death penalty
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Human rights
Adoption Date
Aug 4, 2019
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitutional review of article 421-2-5-2 of the French Criminal Code

Country
  • France
Decision Date
Feb 10, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Consumer Protection Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
Adoption Date
Oct 27, 2005
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Consumer Protection Regulation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Consumer Protection
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 30, 2017
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Contempt of Court Act, 2012 (Act no. 18 of 2012)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Contempt of Court
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Jul 12, 2002
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Act no. 70 of 1971)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Dec 24, 1971
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Content moderation regulation in Audiovisual Media Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Content Moderation
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
Adoption Date
Dec 13, 2017
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Control of Obscene and Indecent Articles Ordinance (Cap. 390)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 1987
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jun 14, 1967
Type of Law
Bilateral Treaty
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Cook Islands

Country
View

COPYRIGHT (LEVY ON MATERIALS) ORDER, 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Copyright Act (Chapter 68) 1990

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Copyright
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Copyright Act 98 of 1978, South Africa

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Copyright
Adoption Date
Jun 20, 1978
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
View

Copyright Act 1987 [Act 332]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
May 21, 1987
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Copyright Act, 2004

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Gambia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Apr 28, 2004
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Registration of Member and Their Works) Regulations, 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Copyright
Adoption Date
Jan 24, 2005
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act, 2000

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Oct 1, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Copyright and Performance Rights (Amendment) Act, 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zambia
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Aug 16, 2010
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Copyright and Related Rights Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Jul 22, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Copyright Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Copyright
  • Electronic Media
  • Fines
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
Adoption Date
Apr 3, 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Copyright Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Contract
  • Copyright
  • Electronic Media
  • Fines
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Aug 30, 2003
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Copyright law (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Sep 26, 1933
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Copyright law (Chile)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet
Adoption Date
Oct 2, 1970
Law
View

Copyright law (Uruguay)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Dec 17, 1937
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China, 1991

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Copyright
Adoption Date
Jun 1, 1991
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Copyright law reform (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Sep 16, 1997
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Copyright Order, 1989 (Order No. 13 of 1989)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lesotho
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Aug 25, 1989
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jun 27, 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Copyright Protection Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Libya
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Mar 3, 1968
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Cosa 7

Country
  • Cambodia
Source
Secret Draft Cybercrime Law seeks to undermine free speech online, Article 19 (2014)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.article19.org/blog/resources/cambodia-secret-draft-cybercrime-law-seeks-undermine-free-speech-online/
Analysis
View

Costa Rica

Country
View

Council Chairman Resolution No. 20 on Media Content Standards

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Nov 10, 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Counterfeit Goods Act 1997 (Act No. 37 of 1997)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Sep 19, 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Country Legal Framework: Egypt

Country
  • Egypt
Source
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://clfr.globalnetworkinitiative.org/country/egypt/
Source URL
GNI
Analysis
View

Country Report: The Right to Information in Bangladesh

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source
Country Report: The Right to Information in Bangladesh, Article 19 (2015)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.article19.org/resources/country-report-the-right-to-information-in-bangladesh/
Analysis
View

Cowbell AG v ICS Holdings Ltd [2001] 4 All SA 242 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Cox. v. Twitter

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Feb 8, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Case Law
View

Credit data protection law (Paraguay)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Paraguay
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Banking Secrecy
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
Oct 27, 2020
Law
View

Crimes and Penalties Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Death penalty
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Oct 12, 1994
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Nov 19, 1971
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Act, Republic of Korea, 1953

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Oct 3, 1953
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Code of the Kingdom of Cambodia (NS/RKM/1109/022)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Defamation
Adoption Date
Nov 30, 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Code of the Republic of Bulgaria

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Fines
  • Hate Speech
  • Libel
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Apr 2, 1968
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Code, 2015

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mongolia
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cybercrime
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Dec 3, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, 1979

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
Adoption Date
Jul 1, 1979
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Penal Code
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Penalty on False Communication

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
Dec 28, 2010
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [2016]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Electronic Media
  • Internet
Adoption Date
Dec 31, 2016
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Criminal procedure code (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 10, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Bolivia)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bolivia
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Mar 25, 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Chile)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Metadata
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Oct 12, 2000
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Costa Rica)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Costa Rica
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jun 4, 1996
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (El Salvador)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • El Salvador
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jan 30, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Guatemala)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guatemala
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Dec 7, 1992
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Honduras)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Honduras
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
Adoption Date
Dec 30, 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Nicaragua)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nicaragua
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Mar 5, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Panama)

Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Aug 28, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Peru)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Peru
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jul 29, 2004
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code (Uruguay)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jan 9, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Interception
  • Privacy
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Code B.E. 2477 (1932)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Adoption Date
Mar 7, 1934
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Criminal Procedure Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Banking Secrecy
  • Civil Code
  • Confidentiality
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Death penalty
  • Fines
  • Morality
  • National Security
  • Official Documents
Adoption Date
Aug 2, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Critical crackdown: freedom of expression under attack in Malaysia

Country
  • Malaysia
Source
Critical Crackdown: Freedom of Expression under Attack in Malaysia, (2015)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.amnesty.org/download/Documents/ASA2831662016ENGLISH.PDF
Analysis
View

Croatia

Country
View

Crookes v. Newton

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Oct 19, 2011
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Cruz v. Whatsapp Inc.

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
May 14, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgement in Favour of Plaintiff
Keywords
  • Confidentiality
  • Content Moderation
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • False News
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Cuba

Country
View

Cyber and Data Protection Act 2021

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Mar 11, 2022
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Cyber bullying in the Philippines

Country
  • Philippines
Source
Cyber-Bullying in the Philippines, Accra Law (2017)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.inhousecommunity.com/article/cyber-bullying-philippines/
Analysis
View

CYBER SECURITY AND DATA PROTECTION BILL, 2019

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyberstalking
  • Data Protection and Retention
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Cyber wellness Profile - Egypt

Country
  • Egypt
Source
ITU
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.itu.int/dms_pub/itu-d/opb/str/d-str-secu-2015-pdf-e.pdf
Source URL
ITU Cyberwellness Report
Analysis
View

Cyber wellness Profile - Mauritania

Country
  • Mauritania
Analysis
View

Cyber wellness Profile - Sierra Leone

Country
  • Sierra Leone
Analysis
View

Cyber-crime Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Algeria
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Aug 5, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrime Act Amendment B.E. 2559 (2016)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Defamation
  • National Security
  • Pornography
  • Public Order
Adoption Date
Apr 26, 2016
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Metadata
  • Open Data
Adoption Date
Jun 9, 2017
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrime law (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Jun 25, 2008
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Cybercrime law (Chile)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Internet
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
Jun 20, 2022
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrime Law Draft V.1

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Cambodia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Apr 8, 2014
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 [Republic Act No. 10175]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Defamation
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2012
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, 2015

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Information Security
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill, South Africa.

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybercrimes law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cybercrime
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Jan 20, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cyberpatrolling Decree (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intelligence
  • Social Media
Adoption Date
May 27, 2024
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Cybersecurity Act 9 of 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Singapore
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Mar 2, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
May 28, 2019
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybersecurity Committee (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
Adoption Date
Jul 31, 2017
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Cybersecurity framework law of Chile

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Encryption
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
Mar 26, 2024
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cybersecurity guidelines decree of Costa Rica

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Costa Rica
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
May 2, 2024
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China, 2017

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
Adoption Date
Jun 1, 2017
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cyberwellness Profile - Eritrea

Country
  • Eritrea
Analysis
View

Cyberwellness Profile Democratic Republic of Congo

Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Analysis
View

Czech Republic

Country
View

D. Eliseo v. Spanish Personal Data Protection Agency

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Daimler Chrysler Aktiengesellschaft and another v Afinta Motor Corporation (Pty) Ltd [2001] 2 All SA

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 28, 2000
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Daniel Samper Ospina v. Álvaro Uribe Vélez

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
Sep 12, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Order to Publish Update, Correction, or Reply
  • Rectification or Reformation order
  • Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Daniel v. Armlist

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Apr 30, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Data Privacy Act of 2012 [Republic Act No. 10173]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Aug 15, 2012
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Data Privacy Protection Regulation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Apr 4, 2021
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritius
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Advertising
  • Anonymity
  • Biometric Data
  • Consumer Protection
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Encryption
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Adoption Date
Jun 17, 2004
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

DATA PROTECTION ACT 2001

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Jan 22, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Act Chapter 11:12

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Dec 3, 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Act Subsidiary Legislation 2021

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kenya
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2012 (ACT 843)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Oct 16, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Act, 2023

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Somalia
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Mar 23, 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act 24 of 2023)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Seychelles
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Dec 22, 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Bill Zimbabwe First Draft June 2013 Version 1 (2)

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Jun 30, 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Data Protection Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Algeria
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Aug 10, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Data Protection Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Fines
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Feb 13, 2023
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Data protection law (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Information Security
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
Adoption Date
Oct 30, 2000
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Data protection law (Chile)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Metadata
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
Aug 28, 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Data Protection law (Panama)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Apr 26, 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Data Protection Law of Uruguay

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Confidentiality
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Information Security
  • Metadata
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Aug 18, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Data protection law regulation (Argentina)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Dec 3, 2001
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Data Protection Laws of the World (Angola vs Macau)

Country
  • Angola
Analysis
View

Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China, 2021

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • China
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Dávila c. Conseil national électoral

Country
  • Colombia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Related Translation
  • Dávila v. Consejo Nacional Electoral
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
  • دافيلا ضدّ المجلس الانتخابي الوطني
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Dávila v. Consejo Nacional Electoral

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Dávila c. Conseil national électoral
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
  • دافيلا ضدّ المجلس الانتخابي الوطني
Official Translation
No
Translation
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Dávila v. National Electoral Council

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
Mar 28, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Protecting FoE
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Rights
  • Gender
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement to Violence
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Davis v. Home Secretary

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 17, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Davison v. Randall

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Jan 7, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Public Officials
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Davison v. Rose

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Public Officials
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

De la liberté d’accès aux documents administratifs et de la réutilisation des informations publiques

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • France
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Jun 23, 2010
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Decision Amending the Executive Regulation of Telecom Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Encryption
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Apr 12, 2016
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision by the Minister of Transport and Communications No. (24) of 2019 determining fees for some services related to cybersecurity performed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
Adoption Date
Nov 4, 2019
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision by the Minister of Transport and Communications No. (27) of year 2017 regarding controls and service fees for Qatari Internet domains

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Domain Name
Adoption Date
Aug 14, 2017
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision by the Minister of Transport and Communications No. (28) of year 2017 establishing departments of administrative units consisting of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and appointing their specialties

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Consumer Protection
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Radio Communication
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 14, 2017
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision by the Minister of Transportation and Communications No. (25) of 2019 determining fees for telecommunications licenses and other related fees and fees for performing related services.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 4, 2019
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision Establishing the Regulatory Framework Governing the Operations of Internet Cafe 2001, Rwanda

Country
  • Rwanda
Analysis
View

Decision No. 16 of 2011 Registration for Mobile Consumers

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Mobile Registration
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Sep 27, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision No. 36 of 2009 Regulation of Voice of Internet Protocol

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
  • VoIP
Adoption Date
Dec 30, 2009
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision No. 37 of 2009 Regulation of Unsolicited Electronic Communications

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Bulk Messaging
  • Spam
Adoption Date
Dec 30, 2009
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision of the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority No. (10) of 2020 issuing the numbering regulations

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Internet of Things
  • Mobile Registration
  • SIM Registration
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Apr 12, 2020
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision on the offence of unauthorised video recording

Country
  • Mongolia
Decision Date
Jul 21, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Defendant found guilty
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Declaration of National Monuments Order, 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Public Interest
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 2006
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree 68 of 2016 Regulating the Use of Newspapers for Electronic Media

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Jul 14, 2016
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Decree amending and supplementing the law on Electronic Exchange of Legal Data

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Encryption
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Jan 20, 2015
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree du fixant les modalités d'identification des abonnés et des terminaux

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • Digital Identity
Adoption Date
Jun 14, 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree Law No 43/2015 of 28 December

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Timor-Leste
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Oct 14, 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Decree Law No. (11) of 2007 Concerning the Preventive Security

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • National Security
Adoption Date
Nov 20, 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree Law No. (55) of 2018 regarding tradable electronic records

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Government
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Media
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Nov 28, 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree Law No. 12/2003 Establishing the Communications Regulatory Authority and Approving the Statutes Thereof

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Timor-Leste
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jul 29, 2003
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree Law No. 15/2012 on the Regulation of the Telecommunications Sector

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Timor-Leste
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 28, 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree Law No. 25/2015 Establishing the Press Council and Approving its Statutes

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Timor-Leste
Keywords
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Aug 5, 2015
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree Law No. 54 on Cybercrimes

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Evidence
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Sep 13, 2022
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree Law No. 2011-88 Regulating Associations

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Civil Society Organizations
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
Adoption Date
Sep 24, 2011
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree Law No. 2011-106 Amending and Supplementing the Penal Code and Criminal Procedures

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Human rights
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Oct 22, 2011
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Decree Law No. 2011-115 on Freedom of the Press

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • False News
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Intellectual Property
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
  • Publisher
Adoption Date
Nov 2, 2011
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Decree laying down the terms and conditions for online procurement procedures in Cameroon

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Jan 5, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree N° 2000 573 on Fixing the Rate of the Droit de Suite (Resale Royalty Right) on Graphic and Three dimensional Works

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Dec 20, 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. (78) of 2019 Administrative Entity to Assume the Duties and Powers of Personal Data Protection Authority

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Sep 29, 2019
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 50 Regulating the State of Emergency

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Fines
  • National Security
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
Jan 26, 1978
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 50/2003 of December 24, 2003, on the Organic Statute of the Industrial Property Institute (IPI)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Dec 24, 2003
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 65-621 of July 27, 1965 implementing the law of December 31, 1964 on trademarks, trade or service

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Jul 27, 1965
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 69 of 2007 Establishing and Organizing the E-Government Authority

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Aug 2, 2007
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 69 of 2015 Establishing the Information and E-Government Authority

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Oct 7, 2015
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 72/2013/ ND-CP: Management, Provision and Use of Internet Services and Online Information

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Vietnam
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Information Security
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jul 15, 2013
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 88/2012/ND-CP: Regulation on Activities of Information and Press of Foreign Press, Foreign Representative Agencies and Organizations in Vietnam

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Vietnam
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Oct 23, 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Decree No. 92-994 on the Creation and Organization of the Malagasy Industrial Property Office (OMAPI)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Madagascar
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Dec 2, 1992
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 97-501 Value Added Telecommunications Services

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 14, 1997
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 97/2008/ND-CP: Management, Provision and Use of Internet Services and Electronic Information on the Internet

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Vietnam
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Information Security
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 28, 2009
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

DECREE No. 98-435 of 16 June 1998 LAYING OUT GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF COPYRIGHT AND NEIGHBORING RIGHTS

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Madagascar
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jun 16, 1998
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 195 on the State of Emergency

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
Feb 1, 2017
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 000452 PR MCAEP on the Establishment of the Regulation on the Management of Copyright and Neighboring Rights

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Gabon
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jun 22, 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2000 577 on Collecting Royalties for the Reproduction of Works fixed on a Graphic or Analogue Medium

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Dec 20, 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2000-575/PRES/PM/MAC/MEF on Collecting Remuneration for Private Copying

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Dec 20, 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2001-328 National Registry of Patents Procedures

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Jan 23, 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2001-836 Royalties Payable for Patents

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Apr 10, 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2001-2750 on Patents and Public Sector Research Proceeds

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Nov 26, 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2008-2639 Amending Procedures for Importing and Commercialising Encryption Services

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Encryption
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jul 21, 2008
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 2012/1318 / pm of May 22, 2012 to set the conditions for granting the authorization to operate an electronic certification activity

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
May 22, 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2014-4773 Amending Procedures for Authorizing Internet Services Providers

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 26, 2014
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 2018/0002 to lay down the terms and conditions for online procurement procedures in Cameroon

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Dec 21, 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decree No. 2727 Amending the Procedures of Encryption Services and Relevant Activities

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Encryption
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 20, 2001
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree No. 4506 Establishing the Telecommunications Technical Agency and Amending Administrative and Financial Organization and the Terms of Service

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Budget
  • Regulatory Body
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 6, 2013
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree on Designs and Models, 1911

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jun 27, 1911
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Decree to lay down the terms and conditions online procurement

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Jan 5, 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree-Law No. (54) of year 2018 to issue the Electronic Speeches and Transactions Law.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Nov 28, 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree-Law No. 16 of 2010 Promulgating the Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Aug 19, 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree-Law No. 47 of 2002 on the Organisation of the Press, Printing and Publishing

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Publications
  • Publisher
Adoption Date
Oct 23, 2002
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Decree-Law No. 56 of 2018 on the provision of cloud computing services to foreign parties

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Nov 28, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree-Law on Cybercimes

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Decryption
  • E-Signature
  • Encryption
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Interception
  • Official Documents
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
Apr 29, 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decreto n.o 27/2991, de Setembro, Conjugado com a primeira parte do n.o 1 do artigo 14 da Lei n.o 14/78, de 28 de Zembro.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jan 15, 2003
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Decreto-Lei n.º 19/2008, CRIAÇÃO DO INSTITUTO DE INOVAÇÃO E CONHECIMENTO

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Admissibility
  • E-Government
Adoption Date
Jun 11, 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Defamation Act 1957 [Act 287]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Jun 1, 1957
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Defamation Ordinance (Cap 21)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Feb 22, 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

DEFINITION OF THE PRINCIPLES THAT GOVERN THE PRESS ACTIVITY AND ESTABLISH THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF ITS EMPLOYEES

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Aug 10, 1991
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Delfi AS v. Estonia

Country
  • Estonia
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Publications
Case Law
View

Democratic Alliance v. African National Congress

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Jan 19, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Elections
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
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Democratic Republic of Congo

Country
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Denmark

Country
View

Der Dritte Weg v. Facebook Ireland Ltd.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
May 22, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Elections
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Political Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Desecrating Expression: An account of freedom of religion and expression in Asia, Association for Progressive Communications (2016)

Country
  • Indonesia
Source
APC, Bytes for All Pakistan, and The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/Final_FoER_Report-1.pdf
Analysis
View

Designs Regulations, 1999

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Jul 2, 1999
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Determination on Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd vs. Air Touch Connections Ltd 8th January 2010

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
Jan 8, 2010
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Electronic Communications
  • Information Security
  • Telecommunication
Case Law
View

Determination on retail and Interconnection rates among the Fixed and mobile Telecommunications Networks in Kenya 22nd February 2007

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kenya
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Consumer Protection
  • Electronic Communications
  • Private Network Regulation
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 1, 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Dexion Europe Ltd v Universal Storage Systems (Pty) Ltd [2002] 4 All SA 67 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Sep 6, 2002
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Dhirendra Singh Rajpurohit v. State of Rajasthan

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Nov 28, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Diageo North America Inc and another v DGB (Pty) Ltd[2006] 3 All SA 529 (T)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Feb 25, 2004
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
View

Dialling in the Law: A Comparative Assessment of Jurisprudence on Internet Shutdowns

Country
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Pakistan
  • Russia
  • Togo
  • Zimbabwe
Source URL
APC
Analysis
View

Dian GF International Ltd v Damco Logistics Ltd & Transtrac Ltd (Civil Suit No 161 of 2010)

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
Feb 26, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Electronic Communications
Case Law
View

Die Grünen v. Facebook Ireland Limited

Country
  • Austria
Decision Date
May 5, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Digital and Audiovisual Transformation law (Ecuador)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ecuador
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Education
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 7, 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Digital Cameroon Strategic Plan 2020, 2016.

Country
  • Cameroon
Analysis
View

Digital Collectibles v Galactus

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Apr 26, 2023
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Digital Government Law (Peru)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Peru
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • E-Government
Adoption Date
Sep 13, 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Digital Rights Ireland Ltd v. Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources

Country
  • Ireland
Decision Date
Apr 8, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Internet Service Providers
Case Law
View

Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative v National Identity Management Commission

Country
  • Nigeria
Decision Date
Sep 24, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Digital Security Act, 2018 (Act No. 46 of 2018)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Filtering and Blocking
Adoption Date
Oct 8, 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Digital Stategy Cape Verde

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
View

Digital Wrongs?An Overview of the Situation of Digital Rights in Cambodia

Country
  • Cambodia
Source
Digital Wrongs? An Overview of the Situation of Digital Rights in Cambodia, CCHR (2016)
Source URL (legacy)
https://cchrcambodia.org/admin/media/analysis/analysis/english/2016_03_03_CCHR_Briefing_Note_Digital_Wrongs_ENG.pdf
Analysis
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Director of Public Prosecution v. Mansour

Country
  • Denmark
Decision Date
Jun 22, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Director of Public Prosecutions v. Bussetti

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Jul 30, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Discrimination
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Disini v. The Secretary of Justice

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
Feb 11, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Case Law
View

Djibouti

Country
View

DK v Telstra

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
Oct 30, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
  • Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Doe v. Coleman

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Sep 22, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Doe v. Harris

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Does our past have a right to be forgotten by the Internet? Case-law on the So-Called Right to be Forgotten

Country
  • Argentina
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Peru
  • Spain
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Source
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Right-to-Be-Forgotten_NEW-1.pdf
Analysis
View

Domain Name Regulations Issued by Resolution No. 119 of 2012

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Domain Name
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Aug 27, 2012
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Dominican Republic

Country
View

Don Alfonso v. Google Spain

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Don Dionisio v. Google

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Sep 17, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Don Domingo v. Google Spain

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Jul 17, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Don Segundo v. Google LLC

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
Sep 17, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Donlisander Communication S.r.l.s. v. S.A.

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
May 19, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Donovan v. Gibbons

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Dória Junior v. Facebook do Brasil

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Apr 6, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

DPN vs. Google Brasil Internet Ltda

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
May 8, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

DR Congo Constitution of 2005 with Amendments through 2011 (English)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
Feb 18, 2006
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Dr Yeung Sau Shing Albert v Google Inc

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Aug 5, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Defamation
Case Law
View

Dr. Yeung, Sau Shing Albert v. Google Inc.

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Oct 23, 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Draft Bill No. 22.20 on the use of social networks

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Social Media
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Draft Data Protection Proclamation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Apr 4, 2024
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Draft Law No. 23 Regulating Dissemination of Opinion Polls

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Opinion Polling
  • Regulatory Body
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Draft Law No. 25 on Offense and Aggression Against the Armed Forces

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Military Justice Code
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Draft Law No. 72 Related to the Amendment of the Code of Military Pleadings and Penalties

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Military Justice Code
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Draft Law No. 73 on State of Emergency

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • State of Emergency
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Draft Law No. 86 of 2014 Relating to Antiterrorism

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
  • Terrorism
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Draft Law No. of 2020 National Information System

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Archives
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Government
  • Open Data
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Draft Law on Copyright and the Related Rights

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Publisher
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Draft Law on Freedom of Expression and Assembly and the Right to Peaceful Demonstration

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Blasphemy
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Draft Law on Media As Amended by the Information and Communication Technology Committee

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Draft law on Prevention and suppression of materials that incite dangerous behavior

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Child Pornography
  • Terrorism
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Draft Law on the Right to Access Information

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Anonymity
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Fines
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Public Order
  • Transparency
  • Whistleblowing
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Draft Personal Data Protection Law Bill

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Draft Personal Data Protection Law of 2022

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Jan 9, 2022
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Draft Provocative Suppression: Protecting Children or Abusing Rights?

Country
  • Thailand
Source
iLaw, The Draft of the Act on Crime Suppression: Protecting Children or Violating Rights?
Source URL (legacy)
https://ilaw.or.th/node/3485
Analysis
View

DRAFT TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES REGULATION OF THE INFORMATION SOCIETY

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Information Security
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Dragojević v. Croatia

Country
  • Croatia
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Privacy
  • Wiretapping
Case Law
View

Dumpson v. Ade

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Sep 9, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Gender
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Duque v. National Protection Unit (UNP)

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Durie v. Gardiner

Country
  • New Zealand
Decision Date
Jul 31, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Officials
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Duty to Grant Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Austria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
May 15, 1987
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

E-commerce in the Garment Industry in Kenya, 2002.

Country
  • Kenya
Analysis
View

e-Goverment Act 2019

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • E-Government
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

E.TV (Pty) Limited and Others v. Minister of Communication and Digital Technologies and 11 Others

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Jun 28, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Economic Courts, Case of Appeal Nb 565/2013

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
Jun 13, 2013
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Surveillance
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
View

Economic Plants Protection Act, 1979

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Sep 22, 1979
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ecuador

Country
View

Egypt

Name (Arabic)
مصر
Location

egypt

Country
View

Egypt Telecommunication Regulation Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Fines
  • Internet Service Providers
  • National Security
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Radio Communication
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 4, 2003
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Egyptian Court of Cassation, Amr El-Shobaki v. Ahmed Mortada Mansour Case

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
Jun 27, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Signature
  • Elections
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Egyptian Radio and Television Union Law

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 25, 1979
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Ehtisham Abbasi Vs Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Censorship
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Einarsson v. Iceland

Country
  • Iceland
Decision Date
Nov 7, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Case Law
View

El caso de la investigación sobre las noticias falsas en Brasil

Country
  • Brazil
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Affaire de l’enquête sur les fausses informations au Brésil
  • The Case of the Brazil Fake News Inquiry
  • قضيّة التّحقيق في الأخبار الزّائفة في البرازيل
Official Translation
No
Translation
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El caso de la suspensión de las comunicaciones y el apagón de Internet durante la revolución egipcia de 2011

Country
  • Egypt
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Related Translation
  • Affaire de la suspension des communications et coupure d’Internet pendant la révolution égyptienne de 2011
  • The Case of Communications Suspension and Internet Shutdown During the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
  • قضيّة تعليق الاتصالات وقطع الإنترنت خلال الثورة المصريّة ٢٠١١
Official Translation
No
Translation
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El Salvador

Country
View

Election of Members of the Parliament Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Elections
  • Electronic Media
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Public Advertising
Adoption Date
Jun 17, 2017
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Accounting Separation) Regulations, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Postal Services
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Central Equipment Identification Registers) Regulations, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Mobile Registration
  • SIM Registration
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Competition) Regulations, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Electronic Communications Equipment Standardisation) Regulation, 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Oct 24, 2014
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Mobile number portability) Regulations, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Radio Communications and Frequency Spectrum) Regulations, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Tariffs) Regulations, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 9, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic and Postal Communications (Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System) Regulation, 2013

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jun 28, 2013
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic Commerce Act 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Aug 30, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 [Republic Act No. 8792]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
Jun 14, 2000
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Communication Cape Verde RESOLUTION Nº 05 / CA / 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Dec 23, 2010
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic Communications Act 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Consumer Protection
  • Content Moderation
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
  • Private Network Regulation
  • Protection of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Apr 18, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Communications Act, Act No. 775, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Jan 6, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Communications Amendment Act 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Budget
  • Electronic Communications
  • Protection of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Digital Identity
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
  • Information Security
  • Spam
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
May 14, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Spam
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 2, 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zambia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Domain Name
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
  • Encryption
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Aug 31, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Communications Angola, 2016.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Sep 6, 2016
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions issued under Regulation 10(8) of the Disaster Management Act, 2020

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Disinformation
  • Education
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Public Interest
  • State of Emergency
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 26, 2020
Type of Law
Directive
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic documents and electronic signature law of Uruguay

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Signature
Adoption Date
Nov 5, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT POLICY IN MOZAMBIQUE: a look from the perspective of an information culture

Country
  • Mozambique
Analysis
View

Electronic Information and Transactions Law (Act No. 11/2008) [Undang-Undang Informasi Dan Transaksi Elektronik (UU No. 11/2008)]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Indonesia
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Apr 21, 2008
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Payment Systems and Financial and Banking Operations Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Contract
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Dec 28, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Privacy Information Center v. Department of Justice Criminal Division

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Social Media
  • Surveillance
  • Whistleblowing
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Electronic Signature and Network Services

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Fines
  • Official Documents
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Feb 25, 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transaction Proclamation No. 1205/2020

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
  • Fintech
Adoption Date
Jun 30, 2020
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Act (Act No. 8 of 2011)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Bulk Messaging
  • E-Government
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
  • Information Security
  • Official Documents
  • Spam
Adoption Date
Mar 18, 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Act (No. 2) B.E. 2551 (2008)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Feb 6, 2008
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 (2001)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Dec 2, 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Act Section 93 of 2000 (Chapter 196)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brunei
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
Jan 1, 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Act, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
Dec 18, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Electronic Transactions and Cybercrime Bill

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Namibia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Transactions
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Bill 2010

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Banking Secrecy
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Fines
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Apr 14, 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Contract
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Encryption
  • Fines
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Official Documents
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
May 17, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Encryption
  • Internet of Things
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
Feb 23, 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Contract
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Official Documents
Adoption Date
Mar 26, 2007
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronic Transactions Law (The State Peace and Development Council Law No. 5/ 2004)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
Apr 30, 2004
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Electronics and Postal Communications Act, 2010 (Act No. 3 of 2010)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
  • Mobile Registration
  • SIM Registration
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Electronics Transactions Act, No. 19 of 2006 (Sri Lanka)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sri Lanka
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
May 19, 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation B.E. 2548

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
Jul 16, 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Emperor (China Concept) Investments Ltd v SBI E-2 Capital Securities Ltd

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
Jan 10, 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Empowering Online Voices: A CYRILLA Policy Brief on Freedom of Expression in Sub-Saharan Africa

Country
  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Ethiopia
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
Source
The CYRILLA Collaborative
Analysis
View

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Republic of Korea, 1986

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
Adoption Date
Dec 31, 1986
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Establishment and Operation of Korea Communications Commission, Republic of Korea, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Feb 29, 2008
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Enforcement Decree of the Protection of Communications Secrets Act, Republic of Korea, 1994

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jun 28, 1994
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Enforcement Decree of the Telecommunications Business Act, Republic of Korea, 1984

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Sep 1, 1984
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Engels v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
Jun 23, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
View

Enterprise Connection Cape (Pty) Ltd and another v Clarotech Consultants and others [2001] 3 All SA 194 (C)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Mar 19, 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Equatorial Guinea

Country
View

Equatorial Guinea's Constitution of 1991 with Amendments through 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Equatorial Guinea
Keywords
  • Constitution
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Eritrea

Country
View

Esquivel v. Costa Rican Electricity Institute

Country
  • Costa Rica
Decision Date
Jan 17, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Establishing Dar al-Ifta Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Libya
Keywords
  • Media/Press
  • Penal Code
  • Regulatory Body
  • Religion
Adoption Date
Feb 20, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Establishment of Emergency Communications System Instrument, 2020 E I 63

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
Mar 23, 2020
Law
View

Establishment of the General Authority for Audiovisual Media

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
Sep 2, 2012
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Establishment of the Radio and Television Corporation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Radio Communication
Adoption Date
Jul 2, 2012
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Estonia

Country
View

Ethiopia

Country
View

Ethiopia Broadcasting Proclamation, 1999

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
Jun 29, 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopia Broadcasting Service Proclamation 2007

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
Jul 23, 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Ethiopia Computer Crime Proclamation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
Jul 7, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Ethio-Telecom Establishment Council of Ministers Regulation 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jan 28, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopia Information Network Security Agency 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Private Network Regulation
Adoption Date
Aug 29, 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopia Information Technology Park Corporation establishment 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Order
Adoption Date
May 21, 2010
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopia International Telecommunication Union Ratification Proclamation 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Dec 2, 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
Dec 4, 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Ethiopia Protection of Telecommunications and Electricity Proclamation 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jun 30, 2005
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopia Telecom Fraud Proclamation 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Sep 4, 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Telecommunication Corporation Establishment 1996

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 28, 1996
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Telecommunication Corporation Establishment Amendment 2003

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Oct 31, 2003
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Telecommunications (Amendment) Proclamation 2002

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Jul 2, 2002
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Telecommunications Corporation Amendment 2004

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Mar 1, 2004
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Ethiopia Telecommunications Regulations Proclamation 1996

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 28, 1996
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopian News Service Re-establishment Proclamation No. 1115/2019

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Feb 26, 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Ethiopian Postal Service Enterprise establishment 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
Mar 24, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency Establishment (Amendment)1997

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
May 13, 1997
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Evidence (Amendment) (no. 2) Act 2012 [Act A1432]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
Jun 22, 2012
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Exalto v. Royal Eswatini National Airways and Another (2258 of 2020) 2022

Decision Date
Mar 25, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
View

Executive Decree Regulating Law 81 of 2019 on the Protection of Personal Data (Panama)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
May 28, 2021
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Executive Order No. 2 Operationalizing in the Executive Branch the People’s Constitutional Right to Information and the State Policies to Full Public Disclosure and Transparency in the Public Service and Providing Guidelines Therefor, 2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Jul 23, 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Executive Regulation of the Telecommunications Law.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Confidentiality
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Domain Name
  • Encryption
  • Mobile Registration
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 23, 2008
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Executive Regulations of the Industrial Property Law Issued by Royal Order No.67/2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Contract
  • Domain Name
  • Intellectual Property
  • Publications
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
Dec 2, 2008
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Faheema Shirin v. State of Kerala & Others

Country
  • India
Decision Date
Sep 19, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Fair Hous. Council v. Roommates.com, LLC

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Feb 2, 2012
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Gender
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Public Interest
  • Regulatory Body
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Fairfax Media Publications v. Voller

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
Sep 8, 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
Judicial Body
Supreme (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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FAN v. Facebook

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Jul 20, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • Elections
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Fanele Maqele v. Ngwabi Bhebhe and Midlands State University

Country
  • Zimbabwe
Decision Date
Sep 17, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Education
  • Freedom of Association
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Fatna Faradji Kayuga v. MIC Tanzania (PLC) Ltd (Civil Case No. 125 of 2023) 2024

Country
  • Tanzania
Decision Date
Mar 14, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Keywords
  • Privacy
Case Law
View

FBI v. Fazaga

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2022
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Federação Israelita do Rio de Janeiro (FIERJ) v. Bruno Aiub (Monark) and State Prosecution Office (São Paulo, MPSP) v. Bruno Aiub

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Feb 15, 2022
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access Restriction/Content Regulation/Information Control
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Federal Acton Freedom of Information in the Administration (Freedom of Information Act, FoIA)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Switzerland
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
Dec 17, 2004
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Federal Assembly Act No.- 082 P/A. F - Act 95-012/AF on the Penal Code (Crimes and Offenses)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
Sep 18, 1995
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Federal Constitution of Malaysia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
Aug 31, 1957
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009 Nigeria

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Civil Code
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Federal law dated 01.05.2019 № 90-FZ "On amendments to the Federal law "On communications" and the Federal law "On information, information technologies and information protection"

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Russia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Filtering and Blocking
Adoption Date
May 1, 2019
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Federal Law No. 3 on Organizing the Telecommunications Sector

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
Nov 15, 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Federal Prosecution Office v. Valdemiro Santiago

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Oct 28, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • COVID-19
  • Disinformation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Federal Prosecutor v. Soleyana Shimeles Gebremariam and others (Zone 9 Bloggers)

Country
  • Ethiopia
Decision Date
Oct 16, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Federal Public Attorney's Office v. CONANDA (Federal Government) / Google Brasil Internet Ltda.

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Jun 19, 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Censorship
  • Child Protection
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Federal Supreme Court of Brazil v. Elon Musk and X

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Apr 7, 2024
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Digital Rights
  • Disinformation
  • Judicial Censorship
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Federal Supreme Court of United Arab Emirates, The Case of Osama Al-Najjar

Country
  • United Arab Emirates
Decision Date
Nov 25, 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Fernando Capez v. Juca Kfouri

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
Dec 17, 2013
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Child Protection
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

FGX v. Gaunt

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
Feb 27, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages
Keywords
  • Pornography
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Fields v. Twitter

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
Nov 18, 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Fierro Caicedo v. Google Inc

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
May 9, 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Censorship
  • Defamation
  • Due Process
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Judicial Censorship
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
View

Fiji

Country
View

Films and Publications Act 1996

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Child Pornography
  • Consumer Protection
  • Content Moderation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
Jun 1, 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Films and Publications Amendment Act 2009 (Act No. 3 of 2009)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
Aug 28, 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Filta Matix (Pty) Limited v Freudenberg & others [1998] 1 All SA 239 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
Nov 27, 1997
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Financial Markets Law of 2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sudan
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
Adoption Date
Aug 2, 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Finland

Country
View

Fiscal Appeal Court Act [Chapter 23:05]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
Adoption Date
Apr 9, 1965
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
View

Food and Drugs Act Ghana

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Adoption Date
Jun 30, 1996
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Food and Drugs Act Nigeria

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
Adoption Date
Feb 10, 1976
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act, 2016 (Act No. 43 of 2016)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
Adoption Date
Oct 13, 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
IV Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Fort McKay Métis Community Association v. Morin

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
Mar 18, 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative or Provisional Measures Restricting FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Forza Nuova v. Facebook Ireland NTD

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Foundation for Media Professionals v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

Country
  • India
Decision Date
May 11, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Foundation for Media Professionals v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

Country
  • India
Decision Date
May 11, 2020
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

France

Country
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Francis Kwarteng Arthur & C.A. Vanderpuye Memorial VS. Vodafone Ghana Limited, Scancom Plc (Mtn Ghana), Kelnigvg Limited, The National Communication Authority & The Attorney-General

Country
  • Ghana
Decision Date
Jun 23, 2020
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction, Order, or Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
View

Francis Kwarteng Arthur -vrs- Ghana Telecom Ltd. & 4 Others [2023] GHACA 72

Country
  • Ghana
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Franco Caraccioli v. Facebook, Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
May 24, 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant/ Acquittal
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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