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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
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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
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[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
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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
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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Denied/Vacated
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 Granted
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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Brunei

Country
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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
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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
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