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Law No. 55 of 2001 Amending and Supplementing Law No. 24.96 Relating to Post and Telecommunications (Loi n° 55.01 modifiant et complétant la loi n° 24.96 relative à la poste et aux télécommunications)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Postal Services
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
4 nov. 2004
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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FRANCIS KWARTENG ARTHUR AND C.A. VANDERPUYE MEMORIAL vs. VODAFONE GHANA LIMITED, SCANCOM PLC (MTN GHANA), KELNIGVG LIMITED, THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION AUTHORITY AND THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL

Country
  • Ghana
Decision Date
23 juin 2020
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

قرار وزاري رقم (40) لسنة 2011 بشان منع بيع أو تسويق خدمات الاتصالات والانترنت من غير المرخصين

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • Phone Jamming
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
7 déc. 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

[BOOK] ICT Angola

Country
  • Angola
Analysis
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[DECREE] Domain Registration Guinea Bissau

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

[DECREE] Electronic Communications Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
6 sept. 2016
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[DECREE] Mobile traffic ICT Guinea Bissau

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
27 mai 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[DECREE] Postal code Angola

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

[DECREE] Postal code Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
22 janv. 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[DECREE] Postal code Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
7 janv. 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

[DECREE] Postal Licensing Regulation Angola

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

[DECREE] Postal Licensing Regulation Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
7 janv. 2016
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[DECREE] Universal Access Guinea Bissau

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

[DELIBERATION] Domain Registration Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
Adoption Date
29 juin 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[DELIBERATION] Electronic Communication Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
23 déc. 2010
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[LAW] Basic Telecommunications Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[LAW] Information & Comm. Tech Guinea Bissau

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

[LAW] National Telecommunications System

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
1 sept. 1990
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[LAW] Personal Data Cape Verde

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Kenya
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

[LAW] Polls and surveys Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Opinion Polling
Adoption Date
27 sept. 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[LAW] Postal services Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[LAW] Press Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
16 août 2010
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[LAW] Press Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
10 août 1991
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[Name Redacted] v. Registrar General

Country
  • India
Decision Date
23 janv. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

[NOTES] Constitution Guinea Bissau

Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Analysis
Vue

[ORDER] Mobile ASG Telecommunications Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
26 avr. 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[PAPER] Policy & EGov in Mozambique

Country
  • Mozambique
Analysis
Vue

[POLICY] State communication Cape Verde

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
Vue

[REGULATION] Information & technologies Angola

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Information Security
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[REPORT] Mobile Communication Guinea Bissau

Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Analysis
Vue

[STARTEGY] E Gov 2020 Sao Tome & Principe

Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Analysis
Vue

[STATUTE] Institute & Information Sao Tome & Principe

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Admissibility
  • E-Government
Adoption Date
11 juin 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[STATUTE] Journalism Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
30 avr. 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[STATUTE] Regulation Institute Angola

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

[STATUTE] Regulation Institute Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
25 avr. 2005
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

[STRATEGY] EGovernment Mozambique

Country
  • Mozambique
Analysis
Vue

[WORKING PAPER] Data Privacy Sao Tome & Principe

Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Analysis
Vue

[WORKING PAPER] Digital Economy Cabo Verde

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
Vue

1. Law authorising the ratification of the Final Acts of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union adopted at Guadalajara in Mexicoon 22 October 2. Law determining the responsibilities, organisation, and functioning of the Media High Council (MHC

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Rwanda
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Electronic Media
  • Information Security
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
8 févr. 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

2. Aaradhya Bachchan v. Bollywood Times

Country
  • India
Decision Date
20 avr. 2023
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

647.02.18 Arrete du 15 fevrier 2018 taxes ntic

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
1 mai 2016
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

1955

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Colombia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet of Things
Adoption Date
25 mai 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

1962 Printers and Publishers Registration Law

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Publications
Adoption Date
1 janv. 1962
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

2016 Amendments to The Jordanian Constitution

Country
  • Jordan
Source Name
Constitution Net
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.constitutionnet.org/news/jordans-2016-constitutional-amendments-return-absolute-monarchy
Analysis
Vue

2016 Amendments to The Jordanian Constitution

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
3 mai 2016
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

72148

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

A & B v. Ediciones El Pais

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
4 juin 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Law or Action Upheld
  • Order to Update
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation
  • Search Engines
Case Law
Vue

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
24 déc. 2009
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

A human rights analysis of the draft law on trade unions

Country
  • Cambodia
Source Name
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
Vue

A Lakshminarayanan v. Assistant General Manager HRM

Country
  • India
Decision Date
8 août 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Encryption
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

A Moroccan editor was handed a two-month suspended prison

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

A PROCLAMATION TO RE-ESTABLISH ETHIOPIAN NEWS SERVICE.pdf

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
26 févr. 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

A.B. v. Bragg Communications

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
27 sept. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

A.T. v. Globe24H.com

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
30 janv. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Open Court Principle
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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
26 mars 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2018

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Digital ID
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
4 janv. 2019
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

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
2 mars 2019
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Abbott Laboratories and another v UAP Crop Care (Pty) Ltd and others [1999] 1 All SA 502 (C)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
28 sept. 2001
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Abdelkader Amara v. Youseff Jajili

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
17 juin 2013
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Corruption
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Abdul Rahman Asaad Aref Thaher v. State Attorney

Country
  • Palestine
Decision Date
10 mai 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
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
Vue

Abdullah Al-Hadidi (U.A.E. Twitter Case)

Country
  • UAE
Decision Date
22 mai 2013
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Cybercrime
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Penal Code
  • Public Order
  • Sedition
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Abreu v. Google

Country
  • Chile
Decision Date
7 oct. 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
Vue

Abu al-Ragheb

Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Cybercrime
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Religion
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
Vue

Abu al-Ragheb

Country
  • Jordan
Source Name
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
Source URL (legacy)
https://cpj.org/2015/11/in-jordan-tv-anchor-charged-under-cybercrimes-law-.php
Analysis
Vue

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
27 févr. 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Access to Information Act (2002)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jamaica
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
22 juil. 2002
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

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
Vue

Access to Information act, 2011

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

Access to Information Act, 2017

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

Access to Information Act, Act 4 of 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Seychelles
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
24 juil. 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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

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
Vue

Access to information Regulation, 2011 Uganda

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kenya
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
21 avr. 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Access to Information Regulations 2021

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

Access to Public Information Act

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

Access to Public Information Act

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

Access to Public Information Act

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

Accesso CC v Allforms (Pty) Ltd and another [1998] 4 All SA 655 (T)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
16 sept. 2010
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

ACI Adam BV v. Stichting de Thuiskopie

Country
  • Netherlands
Decision Date
10 avr. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Case Law
Vue

Act 2014 006 on the fight against Cybercrime

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Madagascar
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
19 juin 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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
Vue

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
30 mars 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Act No. 49/AN/08/6th L of April 19, 2009 establishing the Djibouti Office of Industrial Property

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Djibouti
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
19 avr. 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Act on Access to Public Information

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

Act on Disclosure of Information by Public Agencies

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

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
17 déc. 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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
1 janv. 1987
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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
8 oct. 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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
28 févr. 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Act on the Openness of Government Activities

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

Act to Regulate Access to Federal Government Information

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

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
30 mars 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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
30 mars 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
12 févr. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
20 juin 2013
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Disinformation
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Israel
Decision Date
12 avr. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Adcock Ingram Consumer Products Limited v Dhansooklal Jeenabhai Mody t a Black Magic [1997] 3 All SA

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
28 nov. 2003
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
29 mars 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Order to Update
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Adidas AG and another v Pepkor Retail Ltd [2012] 1 All SA 636 (WCC)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
9 sept. 2005
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Order to Update
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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
25 sept. 2000
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Administrative Procedural Code 1999, Law 2690/1999

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

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
1 oct. 2023
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Administrator of Bayern Souverän v. Facebook Ireland Ltd.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 janv. 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
Vue

Advocating Chain of Custody and Governance of Digital Evidence in Nepal

Country
  • Nepal
Source Name
HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE CENTRE
Source URL (legacy)
https://hrjc.org.np/resources/
Analysis
Vue

Aécio Neves da Cunha v. Twitter Brasil

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

Aécio Neves v. Google

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
8 avr. 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
Vue

AF Holdings, LLC v. Does

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

Affaire de l’enquête sur les fausses informations au Brésil

Country
  • Brazil
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • El caso de la investigación sobre las noticias falsas en Brasil
  • The Case of the Brazil Fake News Inquiry
  • The Case of the Brazil Fake News Inquiry
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

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
Relationship
  • 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
  • The Case of Communications Suspension and Internet Shutdown During the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

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

Country
  • Colombia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
  • Caso sobre el derecho a la privacidad en los procedimientos de divorcio
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Afghanistan

Country
Vue

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
23 juin 2014
Type of Law
Bilateral Treaty
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

AGBA JALINGO

Country
  • Nigeria
Decision Date
9 juin 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Press
  • Incitement to Violence
  • National Security
Judicial Body
Sub Regional African Courts
Case Law
Vue

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
21 mars 2018
Type of Law
International Treaty/Convention/Covenant
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Agreement on the Creation of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO)

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

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
24 févr. 1999
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

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
24 févr. 1999
Type of Law
Bilateral Treaty
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Ahmet Yildirim v. Turkey

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
18 déc. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
  • 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
Vue

Akdeniz v. The Presidency of Telecommunication and Communication

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
2 avr. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Aktiebolaget Hässle and another v Triomed (Pty) Ltd [2002] 4 All SA 138 (SCA)

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

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

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
6 mars 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Al-Balad News Website

Country
  • Jordan
Decision Date
25 oct. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
Vue

Al-Balad News Website

Country
  • Jordan
Source Name
Deertna News
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.deeretnanews.com/~deeretna/index.php/2013-12-27-06-15-20/18767-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%A8%D8%B3-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%85%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%88%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%A8-%D9%88%D8%B5%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%87-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A6%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%B3%D9%86345456544444
Analysis
Vue

Alai v. Attorney General

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
26 avr. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Albania

Country
Vue

Alestra v. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
19 avr. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Alexander Economou v. de Freitas

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
27 juil. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Alexander-Theodotou v. Kounis

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
16 avr. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Algeria

Name (Arabic)
الجزائر
Location

map

Country
Vue

Alibaba Group Holding Limited v Alexey Gurov

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
12 janv. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Domain Name
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
17 juin 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Case Law
Vue

Alliance of Independent Journalists v. Minister of Communication

Country
  • Indonesia
Decision Date
3 juin 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Alok Srivastava v. India

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

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) v. Müller

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
20 févr. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
4 févr. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Language
Arabic
Available in
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • Centre Amabhungane de journalisme d’investigation c. Ministre de la Justice et de la Police
  • Centro amaBhungane de Periodismo de Investigación c. Ministerio de Justicia y Ministerio de Policía
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Amar Singh v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
11 mai 2011
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Amended State Security Court Law No. 11 of 1997

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • National Security
Adoption Date
1 sept. 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Amendment No. 54 of 2011 on Ordinance No. 17 of 2006 Concerning Freedom of the Press (Amendement n° 2011-054 à l'ordonnance n° 017-2006 sur la liberté de la presse)

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

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

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

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
Vue

Amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

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

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
Vue

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
21 juin 2018
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Amendment to the Law on Anti-Corruption

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

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
25 oct. 2017
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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
7 mai 2017
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

American Civil Liberties Union v. Clapper

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
7 mai 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
Vue

Ami Savir v. Google

Country
  • Israel
Decision Date
5 juil. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Amjad Qourshah

Country
  • Jordan
Source Name
CNN
Source URL (legacy)
http://arabic.cnn.com/middleeast/2016/06/15/jordanian-authorities-arrest-amjad-qourshah http://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/muslim-scholar-detained-over-comments-jordans-role-anti-daesh-war
Analysis
Vue

Amjad Qourshah

Country
  • Jordan
Decision Date
14 juin 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Religion
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
  • Transparency
Judicial Body
Specialized Court/Tribunal
Case Law
Vue

Ammad Yousaf Vs the State

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
14 sept. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
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Amnesty International Calls for 'Urgent Action' Against the Jailing of Ines Ben Othman

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

Country
  • Togo
Decision Date
25 juin 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Public Order
Judicial Body
Sub Regional African Courts
Case Law
Vue

Amr Al Shobki v. Ahmed Mortada Mansour

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
27 juin 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Signature
  • Elections
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case 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
4 déc. 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
30 oct. 1936
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
Vue

An Appraisal of the Lesotho Electronic Transactions Commerce Bill

Country
  • Lesotho
Analysis
Vue

An Integrated ICT-led Socio-Economic Development Policy and Plan for Rwanda 2001 - 2005

Country
  • Rwanda
Analysis
Vue

Analysis of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012

Country
  • Philippines
Source Name
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
Vue

Anas M. v. Facebook Ireland Limited

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 mars 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
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
22 janv. 2008
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Angola

Country
Vue

Angola Cybercrime Lei No. 7 06 de 15 de Maio

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Political Expression
Adoption Date
28 avr. 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Angola strategy Paper

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
23 août 2006
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Annen v. Germany

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
26 nov. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Interest
Case Law
Vue

Anonymous Applicant v. Federal Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
16 mars 2011
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Case Law
Vue

Anonymous Applicant v. Google Mexico

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
26 juil. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Case Law
Vue

Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 [Republic Act No. 10627]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Cyberbullying
Adoption Date
12 sept. 2013
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 [Republic Act No. 9775]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Child Pornography
Adoption Date
17 nov. 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Corruption Law (The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No.23,2013)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Defamation
Adoption Date
7 août 2013
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Cyber Crime Law Promulgated by Royal Decree No. 17

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
26 mars 2007
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Bill 2018

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
Vue

Anti-Fake News Act 2018 [Act 803]

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
11 avr. 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
24 mai 2018
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 (Act. no 27 of 1997)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Pakistan
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
1 déc. 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009 (Act No. 16 of 2009)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
24 févr. 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Law No. (31) of 2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
17 oct. 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Law No. 13 of 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
11 juil. 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Law No. 19 of 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • Death penalty
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
28 juin 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Law No. 55 of 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Public Order
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
1 nov. 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Anti-Terrorism Law No. 94 of 2015

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

Antigua and Barbuda

Country
Vue

Arab Convention on Combating Information Technology Crimes for 2013

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Confidentiality
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Transactions
  • Information Security
  • Pornography
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
30 sept. 2013
Type of Law
International Treaty/Convention/Covenant
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Argentina

Country
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
28 sept. 2001
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Armenia

Country
Vue

Arrete du 26 fevrier 2009 Plan National de Numerotation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
15 févr. 2018
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Article 19 & Pen America, Joint UPR Submission: Cambodia (2018)

Country
  • Cambodia
Source Name
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
Vue

Ärztekammer für Wien and Dorner v. Austria

Country
  • Austria
Decision Date
16 févr. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
Vue

ASA Ruling on Cash On Go Ltd. t/a Peachy.co.uk

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
20 mars 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Advertising
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Asad Ali Toor Vs Messrs Axact Private Limited through Authorized officer and another

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
19 juin 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Asege Winnie V Oppurtunity Bank (U) Limited and Maad Limited [2013]

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
22 avr. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Privacy
Case Law
Vue

Ashcroft v. American Civil Liberties Union

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
13 mai 2002
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Ashlesh Biradar v. State of West Bengal

Country
  • India
Decision Date
18 juil. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Ashutosh Dubey v. Netflix, Inc.

Country
  • India
Decision Date
5 mai 2020
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Satire/Parody
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Association des Blogueurs de Guinee v. Guinea

Country
  • Guinea
Decision Date
31 oct. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE) v. Mohamed Hamid Salem

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
26 mai 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
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
Vue

Astronomic damages award against leading Arabic-language daily upheld on appeal

Country
  • Morocco
Source Name
Reporters without borders
Source URL (legacy)
https://rsf.org/en/news/astronomic-damages-award-against-leading-arabic-language-daily-upheld-appeal
Analysis
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Attorney General and Foued Sheikh Zaouali v. Ghazi Ben Mohamed Beji and Jabeur Ben Abdallah Mejri

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
28 mars 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Penal Code
  • Publications
  • Religion
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General of Malaysia v. Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd

Country
  • Malaysia
Decision Date
26 mars 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Not liable in contempt of court
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Abdelfattah Said

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
26 nov. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Attorney General v. Abdessamad Haydour

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
13 févr. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Penal Code
  • Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
24 mai 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Inadmissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • National Security
  • Publications
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
24 sept. 2013
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
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
Vue

Attorney General v. Awad Al-Mutairi

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
18 janv. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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
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Attorney General v. Awad Al-Mutairi

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

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
2 févr. 2010
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
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
Vue

Attorney General v. Fouad Mourtada

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
22 févr. 2008
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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. Hamad Al-Naqi

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
5 juin 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Insult to Head of State
  • National Security
  • Penal Code
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Ines Ben Othman

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
16 janv. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Libel
  • Media/Press
  • Online Forum
  • Penal Code
  • Public Officials
  • Slander
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Mohamed Erraji

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
8 sept. 2008
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
  • 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
Vue

Attorney General v. Mohamed Sokrate

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
14 juin 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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
Vue

Attorney General v. Mohammad Al-Mulaifi

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
9 avr. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Religion
  • Sectarianism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Mohammad Al-Mulaifi

Country
  • Kuwait
Source Name
Doha Centre for Media Freedom
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.dc4mf.org/en/content/kuwaiti-handed-7-year-sentence-tweets
Analysis
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Attorney General v. Mouad Belghouat

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
11 mai 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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
3 nov. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Rachid Nini

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
9 juin 2011
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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
Vue

Attorney General v. Rachid Nini and Said Laajal

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
16 nov. 2009
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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
26 déc. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict 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
Vue

Attorney General v. Rana Al-Sadoun

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
21 juin 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Rana Al-Sadoun

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

Country
  • Kuwait
Source Name
OMCT
Source URL (legacy)
http://www.omct.org/files/2016/12/24098/kuwait_trial_observation_report_121216_joint.pdf
Analysis
Vue

Attorney General v. Sara Al-Drees

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
13 avr. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Cybercrime
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Penal Code
  • Religion
  • Sedition
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Sheikha Al-Jassem

Country
  • Kuwait
Source Name
YouTube
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye5zNfgBVa8
Analysis
Vue

Attorney General v. Sheikha Al-Jassem

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
31 mai 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • National Security
  • Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Walid Bahomane

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
16 févr. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Media/Press
  • Sedition
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
7 févr. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
  • Penal Code
  • Public Officials
  • Slander
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
9 sept. 2013
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
  • Penal Code
  • Slander
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Attorney General v. Yassine Ayari

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
18 nov. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
  • Media/Press
  • Military Justice Code
  • Online Forum
  • Slander
Judicial Body
Military Court
Case Law
Vue

AU DATA POLICY FRAMEWORK

Country
  • African Union
Source URL
African Lii
Analysis
Vue

Au Maroc, le blogueur Boubaker Al-Yadib condamné à six mois de prison ferme

Country
  • Morocco
Source Name
reporters sans frontières
Source URL (legacy)
https://rsf.org/fr/actualites/boubaker-al-yadib-condamne-6-mois-de-prison
Analysis
Vue

Audiovisual Media Law 2015

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
20 avr. 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ausplow (Pty) Ltd v Northpark Trading 3 (Pty) Ltd and others [2011] 4 All SA 221 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
7 sept. 2011
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
  • Order to Update
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Australia

Country
Vue

Austria

Country
Vue

Autoridad de Telecomunicaciones de Pakistán v. CM Pak Limited

Country
  • Pakistan
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Autorité des télécommunications du Pakistan c. CM Pak Limited
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority v. CM Pak Limited
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority v. CM Pak Limited
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Autorité des télécommunications du Pakistan c. CM Pak Limited

Country
  • Pakistan
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Autoridad de Telecomunicaciones de Pakistán v. CM Pak Limited
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority v. CM Pak Limited
  • Pakistan Telecommunication Authority v. CM Pak Limited
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Aveek Sarkar v. State of West Bengal

Country
  • India
Decision Date
3 févr. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Avnish Bajaj v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Country
  • India
Decision Date
21 déc. 2004
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Case Law
Vue

Awami Workers Party vs Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
12 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Awan v. Levant

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
27 nov. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
  • Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Ayyadurai v. Floor64, Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
6 sept. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Azad v. Bergman

Country
  • Bangladesh
Decision Date
2 déc. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Contempt of Court
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
Vue

Azerbaijan

Country
Vue

Background and summary of the media 'protection' bill

Country
  • Thailand
Source Name
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
Vue

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

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

Baglow v. Smith

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
23 févr. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Bahamas

Country
Vue

Bahrain

Name (Arabic)
البحرين
Location

map

Country
Vue

Bahrain v. Maaraj

Country
  • Bahrain
Decision Date
8 avr. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Insult to Head of State
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Bainter v. League of Women Voters

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
13 nov. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
  • Injunction or Order 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
Vue

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
15 févr. 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Baltasar Adolfo v. Audiencia Nacional

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
2 févr. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Hate Speech
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Balu Gopalakrishnan v. State of Kerala and Ors.

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

Ban on Improper Communication on the Internet Case

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
27 juin 2002
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Ban on Internet Distribution of Obscene Materials Case

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
28 mai 2009
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Banashree Gogoi v. Union of India

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

Bangladesh

Country
Vue

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
16 avr. 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Bangladesh: amend the draconian digital security act

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

Bangladesh: Analysis of Information Communication Technology Act

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source Name
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
Vue

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

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source Name
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
Vue

Bangura v. Loughborough University

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
19 mai 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Banking Ordinance (Cap 155)

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

Barilaro v. Google LLC

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

Barrow v. Bolt

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
2 déc. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Bartnicki v. Vopper

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
21 mai 2001
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Privacy
  • Public Officials
  • Wiretapping
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Basic Law (A101)

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

Basic Law of Governance Promulgated by Royal Decree No. 90

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

Bassajjabaka v MTN Uganda Ltd [2018]

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
26 mars 2024
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
19 sept. 2002
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Bejarano v. Ministry of Defense

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
20 sept. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Order to Update
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Public Officials
  • Public Order
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Belgium

Country
Vue

Belize

Country
Vue

Bell v. Itawamba County School Board

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
20 août 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Belo Henares v. Guevarra

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
1 déc. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Belo-Henares v. Guevarra

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
4 janv. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Benin

Country
Vue

Benin Anti-corruption law, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Benin
Keywords
  • Corruption
Adoption Date
12 oct. 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

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
13 juin 2917
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Benin Vol 2 Paper 18 ICT Sector Performance Review 2010

Country
  • Benin
Analysis
Vue

Bergkelder Beperk v Vredendal Koöp Wynmakery and others [2006] 4 All SA 215 (SCA) 1

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
9 mars 2006
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

BestWater International GmBH v. Mebes

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
21 oct. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
Vue

Bhasin v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
10 janv. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Public Order
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Biancardi v. Italy

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
25 nov. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

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

Country
  • United Kingdom
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Big Brother Watch v. Reino Unido
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Big Brother Watch v. Reino Unido

Country
  • United Kingdom
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Big Brother Watch c. Royaume-Uni (No. 2)
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Big Brother Watch v. The United Kingdom

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
13 sept. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

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

Country
  • United Kingdom
Language
Arabic
Available in
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Big Brother Watch c. Royaume-Uni (No. 2)
  • Big Brother Watch v. Reino Unido
  • Big Brother Watch v. the United Kingdom (No. 2)
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

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

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
25 mai 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Big Pan Bakery v. Facebook

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

Bild GmbH & Co. KG v. Tobias Richter

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
21 déc. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Privacy
Case Law
Vue

BILD GMBH v. Germany

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
23 oct. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
  • Injunction or Order 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
Vue

BILD v. Mabb

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
26 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Internet
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Bill for Protection Against Hate Speech

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
Vue

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
Vue

Bills of Rights Ordinance (Cap. 383)

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
25 mars 2002
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Black v. Clarke

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
22 janv. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
21 sept. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgement in Favour of Plaintiff
  • Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Public Interest
Available in
  • English
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
7 mai 2025
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Copyright
Available in
  • English
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
18 mai 2001
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Blume v. Twitter

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
14 déc. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • India
Decision Date
7 déc. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Judicial Censorship
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Bolivia

Country
Vue

Bolo Bhi v. Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
25 mai 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
Vue

Botswana

Country
Vue

Botswana Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act

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

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
Vue

Botswana Data Protection Act, 2018

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

Botswana Monuments and Relics Act

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

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
1 sept. 2006
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Botswana Rural Telecommunications Strategy 2006

Analysis
Vue

Botswana Telecommunications Policy 1995

Country
  • Botswana
Analysis
Vue

Brazil

Country
Vue

Breeden v. Black

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
18 avr. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Brevan Howard Asset Management LLP v. Reuters

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
7 juil. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

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

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
15 janv. 2024
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Case Law
Vue

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
12 févr. 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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
1 janv. 1998
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Broadcasting Act 15 of 1994

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

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
15 mars 1987
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

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
26 févr. 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Broadcasting Law (No. 32/2002)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Indonesia
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
28 déc. 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

Brown v. Economic Freedom Fighters

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
6 juin 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Media/Press
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Brunei

Country
Vue

Bucur v. Romania

Country
  • Romania
Decision Date
8 janv. 2013
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
  • Suspension of conviction issued against individual exercising FoE
Keywords
  • National Security
  • Privacy
Case Law
Vue

Bulgakov v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
23 juin 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
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
Vue

Bulgaria

Country
Vue

Bunt v. Tilley & others

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
10 mars 2006
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Libel
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Burkina Faso

Country
Vue

Burkina Faso's Constitution of 1991 with Amendments through 2012

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

Burma Wireless Telegraphy Act 1934

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

Burns v. Sunol

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
22 janv. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • LGBTQI
  • Sexuality
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Burundi

Country
Vue

Burundi Law No. 1 012 of 2018 code of the supply of healthcare

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burundi
Keywords
  • Advertising
Adoption Date
30 mai 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Burundi Law No. 1 13 of July 28, 2009 on Industrial Property in Burundi

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burundi
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
28 juil. 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
12 avr. 2005
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Bytes For All v. Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
13 mai 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Media/Press
  • Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Cabinet Resolution No. 3 of 2004 Prohibiting the Sale and Marketing of Communications Services, Information Technology, and Express Mail

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

Cabinet Resolution No. 6 of 2009 Regarding a System Amending the Licensing System for Radio, Television, Satellite and Wireless Stations of 2004

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

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • UAE
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybersecurity
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
3 juil. 2013
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Cabinet Resolution No. 35 of 2004 Regarding Access to the International Network (the Internet) and Electronic Mail through the Government Computer Center  

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

Cabo Verde

Country
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
16 mars 2000
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Cambodia

Country
Vue

Cambodia v. Kong Raiya

Country
  • Cambodia
Decision Date
15 mars 2016
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • National Security
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Cambodia v. Sam Rainsy

Country
  • Cambodia
Decision Date
1 nov. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Incitement to Violence
  • Insult to Head of State
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Cambodia's law on telecommunications

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

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

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

Cameroon

Country
Vue

Cameroon Law on e-commerce, 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
15 déc. 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Cameroon Law Relating to Cybersecurity and Cybercriminality

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Signature
  • Electronic Communications
  • Encryption
  • Information Security
  • National Security
Adoption Date
21 déc. 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Campbell v. Reisch

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

Campos Mello v. Jair Bolsonaro

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

Canada

Country
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
18 sept. 2007
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Carpenter v. United States

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
22 juin 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • African Union
  • Canada
Decision Date
3 août 2005
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Internet
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Turkey
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre el aislamiento de Öcalan
  • Oversight Board Case of Öcalan’s Isolation
  • Oversight Board Case of Öcalan’s Isolation
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur la mention des Talibans dans un reportage

Country
  • Afghanistan
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre la mención de los talibanes en los informes de noticias
  • Oversight Board Case of Mention of the Taliban in News Reporting
  • Oversight Board Case of Mention of the Taliban in News Reporting
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur le dessin animé de Knin

Country
  • Croatia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los dibujos animados de Knin
  • Oversight Board Case of Knin Cartoon
  • Oversight Board Case of Knin Cartoon
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur les symptômes du cancer du sein et nudité

Country
  • Brazil
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los síntomas del cáncer de mama y desnudos
  • Oversight Board Case of Breast Cancer Symptoms and Nudity
  • Oversight Board Case of Breast Cancer Symptoms and Nudity
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

CasaPound v. Facebook

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
12 déc. 2019
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Case History: Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Source Name
Reporters without borders
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/fr/case/ant%C3%A9c%C3%A9dents-de-laffaire-ali-anouzla
Analysis
Vue

Case Law on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression

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

Case of “Glory to Hong Kong” Song

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
8 mai 2024
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • National Security
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Case of “Glory to Hong Kong” Song

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

Case of Bărbulescu v. Romania

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

Case of OOO Flavus and Others v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
16 nov. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
29 avr. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Case on Crime of Factual Defamation

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
25 févr. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Case on Election Campaign by Teacher via Social Networking Service

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
27 févr. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Case on Identity Verification of Potential Subscribers to Telecommunications Services

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
26 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Case on Identity Verification System on Message Boards of Public Institutions

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
22 déc. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
28 janv. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Case on Request for Communications Data by Investigative Agencies

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

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

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

Case on the Interception of Internet Lines

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

Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
13 oct. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Arabic
Available in
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Affaire sur le droit à la vie privée dans les procédures de divorce
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
  • Caso sobre el derecho a la privacidad en los procedimientos de divorcio
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

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

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
27 oct. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • France
Decision Date
15 févr. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Internet Service Providers
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre el aislamiento de Öcalan

Country
  • Turkey
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur l’isolement d’Öcalan
  • Oversight Board Case of Öcalan’s Isolation
  • Oversight Board Case of Öcalan’s Isolation
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre la mención de los talibanes en los informes de noticias

Country
  • Afghanistan
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur la mention des Talibans dans un reportage
  • Oversight Board Case of Mention of the Taliban in News Reporting
  • Oversight Board Case of Mention of the Taliban in News Reporting
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los dibujos animados de Knin

Country
  • Croatia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur le dessin animé de Knin
  • Oversight Board Case of Knin Cartoon
  • Oversight Board Case of Knin Cartoon
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los síntomas del cáncer de mama y desnudos

Country
  • Brazil
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Cas porté devant le Conseil de surveillance sur les symptômes du cancer du sein et nudité
  • Oversight Board Case of Breast Cancer Symptoms and Nudity
  • Oversight Board Case of Breast Cancer Symptoms and Nudity
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Caso sobre el derecho a la privacidad en los procedimientos de divorcio

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Affaire sur le droit à la vie privée dans les procédures de divorce
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
  • Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Cellulant Kenya Ltd v Music Copyright Society of Kenya Ltd [2009] eKLR

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
8 juil. 2009
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Copyright
Case Law
Vue

Cengiz v. Turkey

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
12 déc. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
Vue

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

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

Central African Republic

Country
Vue

Central African Republic's Constitution of 2013

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • Centro amaBhungane de Periodismo de Investigación c. Ministerio de Justicia y Ministerio de Policía
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE) & 2 others v Attorney General & 2 others; Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (Interested Party)

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
4 avr. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Discrimination
  • Elections
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism v. Minister of Justice and Minister of Police
  • Centro amaBhungane de Periodismo de Investigación c. Ministerio de Justicia y Ministerio de Policía
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Centrum för rättvisa v. Sweden

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
27 nov. 2009
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

CG v. Facebook Ireland Ltd

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

Chad

Country
Vue

Chad's Constitution of 1996 with Amendments through 2005

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

Chadha v. State

Country
  • India
Decision Date
25 sept. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Chambers v. Director of Public Prosecutions

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
27 juil. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Chan Nai Ming v HKSAR

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
18 mai 2007
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Chapter One Foundation v. Zambian Information and Communications Technology Authority

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
21 mars 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Charles Berbare v. Google Brasil Internet Ltda

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

Charles DiRosa

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
16 mars 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Incitement to Violence
Case Law
Vue

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

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

Chesanovska v. France

Country
  • France
Decision Date
28 sept. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
Vue

Cheshire West and Chester Council and others v. Pickthall

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
23 juil. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Cyberstalking
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Chile

Country
Vue

Chilufya v Kalimi [2021]

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
31 août 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Elections
  • False News
Case Law
Vue

China

Country
Vue

Chipenzi and Others v The People (HPR 3 of 2014) [2014] ZMHC 112 (03 December 2014)

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
4 déc. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • False News
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
19 nov. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Elections
Case Law
Vue

Chor Ki Kwong David v Lorea Solabarrieta Cheung

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
19 févr. 2013
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Chu Tsun Wai v HKSAR

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
1 févr. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
26 janv. 2006
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Circular No. ° 49941410: Fight against counterfeiting Measures at borders.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uganda
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
18 mars 2015
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

City of Ottawa v. Ontario

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
13 déc. 2010
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

City of San Jose v. Smith

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

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

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

Civil Protection Framework Bill

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

CLFR India

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

CLFR Pakistan

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

CLFR: Fiji

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

CLFR: Jordan

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

CLFR: Qatar

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

CLFR: Russia

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

CLFR: Singapore

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

Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework

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

CM Pak Limited v. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

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

Coalition Provisional Authority Order No. 65 on the Iraqi Commission and Media Commission

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
29 oct. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Code of Obligations and Contracts (Code des obligations et des contrats)

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

Código de Procedimiento Penal

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

Código del Proceso Penal

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

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Dominican Republic
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
19 déc. 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
14 mai 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • El Salvador
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Cybercrime
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
30 avr. 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
4 déc. 1933
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Chile
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Penal Code
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
12 nov. 1874
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
30 avr. 1922
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nicaragua
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
13 nov. 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

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

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Honduras
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Cybercrime
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
26 sept. 1983
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Código Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Costa Rica
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
4 mai 1970
Law
Vue

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Código Procesal Penal

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

Colombia

Country
Vue

Comcare v. Banerji

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
7 août 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
24 janv. 2006
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
7 sept. 2007
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Commonwealth v. Johnson

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
23 déc. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Communciation and Information Technology Commission Ordiance Issued by the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 133

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

Communication Proclamation No. 1021998

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Eritrea
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Postal Services
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Directive
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588]

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

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

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
25 juil. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Communications Commission of Kenya and 5 Others v. Royal Media Services and 5 Others.compressed

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Lesotho
Keywords
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
17 févr. 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Communications Consultant v. Süddeutsche Zeitung

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 juil. 2015
Case Status
Decision Pending
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Communications Cut During the Egyptian Revolution in 2011

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

Communications Service Proclamation No. 1148/2019

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

Comoros

Name (Arabic)
جزر القمر
Country
Vue

Company v. Google Inc.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 juin 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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

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

Computer Crime Proclamation No. 958 2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
7 juil. 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Computer Crimes Act 1997 [Act 563]

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

Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (2007)

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

Computer Misuse Act 19 of 1993 (Rev. 2007)

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

Computer Misuse Act Section 65 of 2000 (Chapter 194)

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

Conditions and Procedures to Grant Authorization to Offer Access to World Wide Web Service (Internet) in Public Places Issued by Resolution No. 118 of 2011

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Administrative Law
  • Cybercafe
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
24 oct. 2011
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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

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

Consolidated Law No. 24 of 1996 Relating to the Post and Telecommunications, as Amended and Supplemented (Loi n° 24.96 consolidée relative à la poste et aux télécommunications, telle qu’elle a été modifiée et complétée)

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitucion Cuba 2019

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

Constitution Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
21 janv. 2010
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Constitution of Eswatini 2005

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

Constitution of India, 1950

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

Constitution of Kuwait

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kuwait
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
1 nov. 1962
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Constitution of Namibia

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

Constitution of Republic of Korea, 1948

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

Constitution of South Africa

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

Constitution of Tanzania 1977

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
25 avr. 1977
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt (2014)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
18 janv. 2014
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (First Alteration) Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zambia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

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

Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahrain
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
14 févr. 2002
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

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

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

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

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

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

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

Constitution of the People's Republic of China, 1982

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

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

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

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

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

Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, 2008

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

Constitution of the Republic of Yemen

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Yemen
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Due Process
  • Elections
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Political Expression
  • Public Order
  • Right to Fair Trial
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
20 févr. 2001
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Constitution of the Syrian Arab Republic 2012

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

Constitution of the Tunisian Republic

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

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

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

Constitution of the United Arab Emirates

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • UAE
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Association
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Religion
Adoption Date
18 juil. 1971
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Constitution of Zimbabwe

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

Constitutional Law No. 15 of 2012 Revising the Constitution of 1991 (Loi Constitutionnelle n° 2012-015 portant révision de la Constitution 1991)

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

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

Country
  • France
Decision Date
10 févr. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Consumer Protection Law No. 21 of 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cook Islands

Country
Vue

Copyright Act 98 of 1978, South Africa

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Copyright
Adoption Date
20 juin 1978
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
Vue

Copyright Act 1987 [Act 332]

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

Copyright and Neighboring Rights

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Lesotho
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Cybercrime
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
23 juil. 2006
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Copyright and Performance Rights (Amendment) Act, 2010

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

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

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

Copyright Law Promulgated by Royal Decree No. 41

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

Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528)

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

Cosa 7

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

Costa Rica

Country
Vue

Cote d'Ivoire Law on the protection of personal data.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ivory Coast
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
19 juin 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Council Chairman Resolution No. 20 of 2010 Regarding Media Content Standards

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • UAE
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
10 nov. 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Country Legal Framework: Egypt

Country
  • Egypt
Source Name
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalnetworkinitiative.org/policy-issues/legal-frameworks/
Analysis
Vue

Country Report: The Right to Information in Bangladesh

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

Court of Cassation 5.5.2015

Country
  • Lebanon
Decision Date
5 mai 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Online Forum
  • Penal Code
  • Publications
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
16 mars 2001
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Cox. v. Twitter

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
8 févr. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Case Law
Vue

Creación de Comité de Ciberseguridad

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Argentina
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
Adoption Date
31 juil. 2017
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200)

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

Criminal Act, Republic of Korea, 1953

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

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

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

Criminal Code, 2015

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

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

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

Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2018

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

Criminal Penalty on False Communication

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
28 déc. 2010
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [201

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Electronic Media
  • Internet
Adoption Date
31 déc. 2016
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593]

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

Criminal Procedure Code B.E. 2477 (1932)

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

Critical crackdown: freedom of expression under attack in Malaysia

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

Croatia

Country
Vue

Crookes v. Newton

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
19 oct. 2011
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Cruz v. Whatsapp Inc.

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

Cuba

Country
Vue

Cyber and Data Protection Act 2021

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

Cyber bullying in the Philippines

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

Cyber wellness profile - Mauritania

Country
  • Mauritania
Analysis
Vue

Cyber wellness profile - Togo

Country
  • Sierra Leone
Analysis
Vue

CYBER WELLNESS PROFILE EGYPT

Country
  • Egypt
Analysis
Vue

Cyber wellness profile Sierra Leone

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

Cybercrime Act Amendment B.E. 2559 (2016)

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

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017

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

Cybercrime law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Child Pornography
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • False News
  • Fines
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • Monitoring
  • Pornography
Adoption Date
12 sept. 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Cybercrime law (Argentina)

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

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

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

Cybercrimes law

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

Cyberpatrolling Decree

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

Cybersecurity Act 9 of 2018

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

Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019)

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

Cybersecurity framework law of Chile

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

Cybersecurity guidelines decree of Costa Rica

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

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

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

Cyberwellness Profile Democratic Republic of Congo

Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Analysis
Vue

Cyberwellness Profile Eritrea

Country
  • Eritrea
Analysis
Vue

Cyberwellness Profile Somalia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Somalia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Broadcasting Networks
  • Content Moderation
  • Freedom of Press
  • Intellectual Property
  • Radio Communication
Adoption Date
1 déc. 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Czech Republic

Country
Vue

D. Eliseo v. Spanish Personal Data Protection Agency

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
4 mars 2024
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
28 mars 2000
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
Vue

Daniel Samper Ospina v. Álvaro Uribe Vélez

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
12 sept. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Order to Update
  • Rectification or Reformation order
  • Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Daniel v. Armlist

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
30 avr. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

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

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

Data Privacy Protection Regulation

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

Data Protection Act

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

Data Protection Act Chapter 11:12

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

Data Protection Act Subsidiary Legislation

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

DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2012 (ACT 843)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
16 oct. 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Data Protection Act, 2023

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

Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act 24 of 2023)

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

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

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

Data Protection Bill, 2018

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Kenya
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
30 mai 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Data Protection Law regulations (Panama)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
28 mai 2021
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

Dávila c. Conseil national électoral

Country
  • Colombia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Dávila v. Consejo Nacional Electoral
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Dávila v. Consejo Nacional Electoral

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Dávila c. Conseil national électoral
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Dávila v. National Electoral Council

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Arabic
Available in
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Dávila c. Conseil national électoral
  • Dávila v. Consejo Nacional Electoral
  • Dávila v. National Electoral Council
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Dávila v. National Electoral Council

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
28 mars 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
Keywords
  • Cyber Security
  • Digital Rights
  • Gender
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement to Violence
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Davis v. Home Secretary

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
17 juil. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Davison v. Randall

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

Davison v. Rose

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
28 juil. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Public Officials
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

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

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

Decision No. 24 of 2016 Amending Certain Provisions of Executive Regulation of the Telecommunications Law Issued by Resolution No. 144 of 2008

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

Decision of the Supreme Committee Supervising the Telecommunications Network No. 3 of 2004 Embodying the Implementation of Federal Decree No. 3 of 2003 Regulating the Telecommunications Sector

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • UAE
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Administrative Law
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Radio Communication
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
28 sept. 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decision on the offence of unauthorised video recording

Country
  • Mongolia
Decision Date
21 juil. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Defendant found guilty
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Declaration of National Monuments Order, 2006

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

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

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

Decree 241/2006 IP Rights Protection

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
6 juil. 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Decree 1071 of 2007 Amending and Supplementing Decree No. 2727 of 2001 Fixing the Conditions and Procedures of Using the Means and Services of Encryption Through the Telecommunications Systems, as well as the Exercise of the Relevant Activities

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

Decree Law No 43/2015 of 28 December

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decree Law No. 106 of 2011 Amending and Supplementing the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code

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

Decree Law No. 115 of 2011 on Freedom of the Press, Printing, and Publishing

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

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

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

Decree N° 2001 836 of April 10, 2001, on the amounts of the royalties payable for patents

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
10 avr. 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

Decree No. 50 of 1978 Regulating the State of Emergency

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

Decree No. 50.2003 of December 24, 2003, on the Organic Statute of the Industrial Property Institute (IPI)

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

Decree No. 54 of 2022 on cybercrimes

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

Decree No. 62 66 of April 20, 1962 on the implementation of the Law of December 28, 1961 on Trademarks

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
27 juil. 1965
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decree No. 84 390 of November 13, 1984, on Regulation of Copyright Royalties

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
27 juil. 1965
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

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

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

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

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

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

DECREE No. 98-435 of 16 June 1998 ON GENERAL RULES ON THE COLLECTION OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS

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

Decree No. 109 of 2005 Issuing the Executive Directive on the Electronic Signature Law and Establishing of the Information Technology Industry Development Authority

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Egypt
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Signature
  • Encryption
  • Official Documents
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
25 mai 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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

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

Decree No. 501 of 1997 Relating to Value Added Telecommunications Services

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

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
20 déc. 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Burkina Faso
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
20 déc. 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Decree No. 2001 328 of January 23, 2001, specifying the procedure for the keeping of the National Register of Patents and for the making of entries in that Register

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
23 janv. 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Decree No. 2001 2750 of November 26, 2001, setting the rules and procedures for the apportionment of the proceeds from the working of invention

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

Decree No. 2639 of 2008 Fixing the Conditions and Procedures for Importation and Commercialization of Means and Services of Encryption through the Telecommunications Network

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

Decree No. 2727 of 2001 Fixing the Conditions and Procedures of Using the Means and Services of Encryption Through the Telecommunications Systems, as well as the Exercise of the Relevant Activities.

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Encryption
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
20 nov. 2001
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decree No. 4506 of 2013 Relating to the Creation of the Telecommunications Technical Agency and Fixing its Administrative and Financial organization and the Terms of Operation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Budget
  • Regulatory Body
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
6 nov. 2013
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decree No. 4773 of 2014 Fixing the Conditions and Procedures to Grant the Authorization for the Activity of Supplying Internet Services

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
26 déc. 2014
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decree of June 26, 1911, on Designs and Models

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
27 juin 1911
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Decree to lay down the terms and conditions online procurement

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
5 janv. 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decree-Law No. (10) of 2018 regarding cybercrimes

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Decryption
  • E-Signature
  • Encryption
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Interception
  • Official Documents
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
29 avr. 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decree-Law No. 16 of 2010 Promulgating the Electronic Transactions and Commerce Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
19 août 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decree-Law No. 34 of 2006, Promulgating the Telecommunications Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Qatar
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Contract
  • Fines
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
6 nov. 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Decret Certification Electronique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
22 mai 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Defamation Act 1957 [Act 287]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
1 juin 1957
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Defamation of Religions - Writer Fatima Naoot

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
15 janv. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Religion
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Defamation Ordinance (Cap 21)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
22 févr. 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Delfi AS v. Estonia

Country
  • Estonia
Decision Date
16 juin 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Publications
Case Law
Vue

Democratic Alliance v. African National Congress

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
19 janv. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Elections
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Democratic Republic of Congo

Country
Vue

Denmark

Country
Vue

Der Dritte Weg v. Facebook Ireland Ltd.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
22 mai 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Elections
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Political Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Desecrating Expression: An account of freedom of religion and expression in Asia, Association for Progressive Communications (2016)

Country
  • Indonesia
Source Name
APC, Bytes for All Pakistan, and The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/Final_FoER_Report-1.pdf
Analysis
Vue

Designs Act 1993 (Act No. 195 of 1993, as amended by Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Act 1997)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
2 juil. 1999
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Determination on Essar Telecom Kenya Ltd vs. Air Touch Connections Ltd 8th January 2010

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
8 janv. 2010
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Electronic Communications
  • Information Security
  • Telecommunication
Case Law
Vue

Determination on retail and Interconnection rates among the Fixed and mobile Telecommunications Networks in Kenya 22nd February 2007

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Kenya
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Consumer Protection
  • Electronic Communications
  • Private Network Regulation
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
1 mars 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Development plan for the National Infrastructure of Information and Communication in The Republic of Guinea

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Rwanda
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
7 sept. 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Dexion Europe Ltd v Universal Storage Systems (Pty) Ltd [2002] 4 All SA 67 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
6 sept. 2002
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Dhirendra Singh Rajpurohit v. State of Rajasthan

Country
  • India
Decision Date
28 nov. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

DiallingInTheLaw

Country
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Pakistan
  • Russia
  • Togo
  • Zimbabwe
Analysis
Vue

Dian GF International Ltd v Damco Logistics Ltd & Transtrac Ltd (Civil Suit No 161 of 2010)

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
26 févr. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Admissibility
  • Electronic Communications
Case Law
Vue

Die Grünen v. Facebook Ireland Limited

Country
  • Austria
Decision Date
5 mai 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Digital and Audiovisual Transformation law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ecuador
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Education
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
7 févr. 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Digital Rights Ireland Ltd v. Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources

Country
  • Ireland
Decision Date
8 avr. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Internet Service Providers
Case Law
Vue

Digital Rights Lawyers Initiative v National Identity Management Commission

Country
  • Nigeria
Decision Date
24 sept. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Digital Security Act, 2018 (Act No. 46 of 2018)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Filtering and Blocking
Adoption Date
8 oct. 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Digital Stategy Cape Verde

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
Vue

Digital Wrongs?An Overview of the Situation of Digital Rights in Cambodia

Country
  • Cambodia
Source Name
Digital Wrongs? An Overview of the Situation of Digital Rights in Cambodia, CCHR (2016)
Source URL (legacy)
https://cchrcambodia.org/admin/media/analysis/analysis/english/2016_03_03_CCHR_Briefing_Note_Digital_Wrongs_ENG.pdf
Analysis
Vue

Director of Public Prosecution v. Mansour

Country
  • Denmark
Decision Date
22 juin 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Director of Public Prosecutions v. Bussetti

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
30 juil. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Discrimination
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Disini v. The Secretary of Justice

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
11 févr. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
Case Law
Vue

Dispatches Tunisia Blogger Jailing Shows Flaws In Legal System Human Rights Watch

Country
  • Tunisia
Source Name
Human Rights Watch
Analysis
Vue

Djibouti

Country
Vue

DK v Telstra

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
30 oct. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
  • Reparations Made by Individual or Entity who Exercised FoE
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Doe v. Coleman

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
22 sept. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Doe v. Harris

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
18 nov. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Privacy
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Does our past have a right to be forgotten by the Internet? Case-law on the So-Called Right to be Forgotten

Country
  • Argentina
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • Peru
  • Spain
  • Turkey
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
Source Name
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression
Source URL (legacy)
https://globalfreedomofexpression.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Right-to-Be-Forgotten_NEW-1.pdf
Analysis
Vue

Domain Name Regulations Issued by Resolution No. 119 of 2012

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Domain Name
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
27 août 2012
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Dominican Republic

Country
Vue

Don Alfonso v. Google Spain

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
5 avr. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Don Dionisio v. Google

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
17 sept. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Don Domingo v. Google Spain

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
17 juil. 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Don Segundo v. Google LLC

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
17 sept. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Donlisander Communication S.r.l.s. v. S.A.

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
19 mai 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Donovan v. Gibbons

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
21 oct. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Libel
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Dória Junior v. Facebook do Brasil

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
6 avr. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

DPN vs. Google Brasil Internet Ltda

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
8 mai 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

DR Congo Constitution of 2005 with Amendments through 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Keywords
  • Constitution
Adoption Date
18 févr. 2006
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Dr Yeung Sau Shing Albert v Google Inc

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
5 août 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Defamation
Case Law
Vue

Dr. Yeung, Sau Shing Albert v. Google Inc.

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
23 oct. 2014
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Draft Constitutional Charter for the 2019 Transitional Period

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

Draft Cybercrime Law

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

Draft Cybercrime Law

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Fines
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Political Expression
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Draft Cybercrime Law

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

Draft Cybercrime Law of 2018

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sudan
Keywords
  • Cyber Security / Cyber Crime
  • Cybercrime
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Hate Speech
  • Incitement of Hatred
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Metadata
  • National Security
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Public Order
Adoption Date
18 juin 2018
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Draft Data Protection Proclamation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
4 avr. 2024
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Draft Guidelines for Passive Communication Infrastructure Sharing

Country
  • Botswana
Analysis
Vue

Draft Law No. 23 of 2017 Relating to Organizing, Conducting, Implementing and Disseminating Opinion Polls

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Opinion Polling
  • Regulatory Body
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Draft Law No. 25 of 2015 on Offense and Aggression Against the Armed Forces

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • Military Justice Code
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Draft Law No. 73 of 2016 Relating to the Organization of a State of Emergency

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Tunisia
Keywords
  • State of Emergency
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Draft Law No. 86 of 2014 Amending and Supplementing the Provisions of the Penal Code and the Penal Procedure Relating to the Antiterrorism

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Morocco
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Fines
  • Penal Code
  • Terrorism
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Draft Law No. 2017 - 020 on the protection of the personal data

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritania
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Fines
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
22 juil. 2017
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Draft Law on Access to Information

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

Draft Law on Copyright and the Related Rights

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Audiovisual Law
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Publisher
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Draft Law on Electronic Transactions of 2013

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Government
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Fines
Adoption Date
29 nov. 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Draft Law on Media As Amended by the Information and Communication Technology Committee

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Lebanon
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Draft law on Prevention and suppression of materials that incite dangerous behavior

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Child Pornography
  • Terrorism
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Draft Law on the Right to Access Information

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Anonymity
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Fines
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Public Order
  • Transparency
  • Whistleblowing
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Draft Penal Law Dated 2016-08-03

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
Vue

Draft Personal Data Protection Law of 2022

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
9 janv. 2022
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Draft Provocative Suppression: Protecting Children or Abusing Rights?

Country
  • Thailand
Source Name
iLaw, The Draft of the Act on Crime Suppression: Protecting Children or Violating Rights?
Source URL (legacy)
https://ilaw.or.th/node/3485
Analysis
Vue

Dragojević v. Croatia

Country
  • Croatia
Decision Date
15 janv. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Privacy
  • Wiretapping
Case Law
Vue

Dumpson v. Ade

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
9 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Gender
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Duque v. National Protection Unit (UNP)

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
3 août 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Durie v. Gardiner

Country
  • New Zealand
Decision Date
31 juil. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Officials
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Duty to Grant Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Austria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
15 mai 1987
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

E-commerce in the Garment Industry in Kenya

Country
  • Kenya
Analysis
Vue

e-Goverment Act 2019

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Tanzania
Keywords
  • E-Government
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

E.TV (PTY) LIMITED AND OTHERS V MINISTER OF COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND 11 OTHERS

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
28 juin 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Media/Press
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Ecuador

Country
Vue

Egypt

Name (Arabic)
مصر
Location

egypt

Country
Vue

Ehtisham Abbasi Vs Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Censorship
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Einarsson v. Iceland

Country
  • Iceland
Decision Date
7 nov. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Case Law
Vue

El caso de la investigación sobre las noticias falsas en Brasil

Country
  • Brazil
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Affaire de l’enquête sur les fausses informations au Brésil
  • The Case of the Brazil Fake News Inquiry
  • The Case of the Brazil Fake News Inquiry
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

El caso de la suspensión de las comunicaciones y el apagón de Internet durante la revolución egipcia de 2011

Country
  • Egypt
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Affaire de la suspension des communications et coupure d’Internet pendant la révolution égyptienne de 2011
  • The Case of Communications Suspension and Internet Shutdown During the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
  • The Case of Communications Suspension and Internet Shutdown During the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

El Salvador

Country
Vue

Electronic Commerce Act 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
30 août 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Commerce Act of 2000 [Republic Act No. 8792]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
14 juin 2000
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ACT

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

Electronic Communications Act 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Consumer Protection
  • Content Moderation
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
  • Private Network Regulation
  • Protection of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
18 avr. 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Communications Act no 775 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
6 janv. 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Communications Amendment Act 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Budget
  • Electronic Communications
  • Protection of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Digital Identity
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
  • Information Security
  • Spam
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
14 mai 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Spam
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
2 août 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zambia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Domain Name
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
  • Encryption
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
31 août 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Communications, Postal and Broadcasting Directions issued under Regulation 10(8) of the Disaster Management Act, 2020

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Disinformation
  • Education
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Public Interest
  • State of Emergency
  • Surveillance
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
26 mars 2020
Type of Law
Directive
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Information and Transactions Law (Act No. 11/2008) [Undang-Undang Informasi Dan Transaksi Elektronik (UU No. 11/2008)]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Indonesia
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
21 avr. 2008
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Privacy Information Center v. Department of Justice Criminal Division

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
4 mars 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Social Media
  • Surveillance
  • Whistleblowing
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Electronic Signature Law No. 4 of 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Fines
  • Official Documents
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
25 févr. 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transaction Proclamation No. 1205/2020

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
  • Fintech
Adoption Date
30 juin 2020
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Act (Act No. 8 of 2011)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Bulk Messaging
  • E-Government
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
  • Information Security
  • Official Documents
  • Spam
Adoption Date
18 mars 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Act (No. 2) B.E. 2551 (2008)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
6 févr. 2008
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Act B.E. 2544 (2001)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
2 déc. 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Act Section 93 of 2000 (Chapter 196)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Brunei
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
1 janv. 2001
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Act, 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
18 déc. 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Act, 2010

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Transactions
  • Electronic Communications
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions and Cybercrime Bill

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Namibia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • E-Transactions
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Law (The State Peace and Development Council Law No. 5/ 2004)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
30 avr. 2004
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronic Transactions Protection Law Promulgated by Royal Decree No. 8

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saudi Arabia
Keywords
  • Contract
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
  • Official Documents
Adoption Date
26 mars 2007
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Electronics Transactions Act, No. 19 of 2006 (Sri Lanka)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sri Lanka
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • E-Commerce
  • E-Signature
  • E-Transactions
Adoption Date
19 mai 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation B.E. 2548

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Thailand
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • State of Emergency
Adoption Date
16 juil. 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Emperor (China Concept) Investments Ltd v SBI E-2 Capital Securities Ltd

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
10 janv. 2006
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Empowering Online Voices A CYRILLA Policy Brief on Freedom of Expression in Sub Saharan Africa

Country
  • Botswana
  • Cameroon
  • Ethiopia
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Kenya
  • Lesotho
  • Malawi
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Nigeria
  • Rwanda
  • Seychelles
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Africa
  • Tanzania
  • Togo
  • Uganda
  • Zambia
Analysis
Vue

Enforcement Decree of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, Republic of Korea, 1986

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Defamation / Reputation
Adoption Date
31 déc. 1986
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
29 févr. 2008
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Enforcement Decree of the Protection of Communications Secrets Act, Republic of Korea, 1994

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
28 juin 1994
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Enforcement Decree of the Telecommunications Business Act, Republic of Korea, 1984

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Korea
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
1 sept. 1984
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Engels v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
23 juin 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
Vue

Ensign Bickford (SA) (Pty) Ltd and others v AECI Explosives and Chemicals Ltd [1998] 4 All SA 453 (A

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
23 mars 2007
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Enterprise Connection Cape (Pty) Ltd and another v Clarotech Consultants and others [2001] 3 All SA

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
19 mars 2001
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Equatorial Guinea

Country
Vue

Equatorial Guinea Copyright Code, 1972

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Equatorial Guinea
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Equatorial Guinea's Constitution of 1991 with Amendments through 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Equatorial Guinea
Keywords
  • Constitution
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Eritrea

Country
Vue

Esquivel v. Costa Rican Electricity Institute

Country
  • Costa Rica
Decision Date
17 janv. 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Establishment of Emergency Communications System Instrument, 2020 E I 63

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
23 mars 2020
Law
Vue

Estonia

Country
Vue

Estrategia de Implementacao da Politica de Informatica.compressed

Country
  • Mozambique
Analysis
Vue

Ethiopia

Country
Vue

Ethiopia Broadcasting Proclamation, 1999

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
29 juin 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Broadcasting Service Proclamation 2007

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
23 juil. 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Computer Crime Proclamation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
7 juil. 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Corporation Establishment Amendment 2003

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
31 oct. 2003
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Ethio-Telecom Establishment 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
28 janv. 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Information Network Security Agency 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Private Network Regulation
Adoption Date
29 août 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Information Technology Park Corporation establishment 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Order
Adoption Date
21 mai 2010
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopia International Telecommunication Union Ratification Proclamation 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
2 déc. 2011
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
4 déc. 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Postal service enterprise establishment 2009

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
24 mars 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Protection of Telecommunications and Electricity Proclamation 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
30 juin 2005
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Telecom Fraud Proclamation 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
4 sept. 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Telecommunication Corporation Establishment 1996

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
28 nov. 1996
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Telecommunications (Amendment) Proclamation 2002

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
2 juil. 2002
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Telecommunications Corporation Amendment 2004

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
1 mars 2004
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Ethiopia Telecommunications Regulations Proclamation 1996

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
28 nov. 1996
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency Establishment (Amendment)1997

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
13 mai 1997
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Evidence (Amendment) (no. 2) Act 2012 [Act A1432]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Intermediary Liability
Adoption Date
22 juin 2012
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Exalto v. Royal Eswatini National Airways and Another (2258 of 2020) 2022

Decision Date
25 mars 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
  • Freedom of Expression
Case Law
Vue

Executive Order No. 2 Operationalizing in the Executive Branch the People’s Constitutional Right to Information and the State Policies to Full Public Disclosure and Transparency in the Public Service and Providing Guidelines Therefor, 2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
23 juil. 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Executive Regulation of the Telecommunications Law Issued by Resolution No. 144 of 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Confidentiality
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Domain Name
  • Encryption
  • Mobile Registration
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
23 nov. 2008
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Executive Regulations of the Industrial Property Law Issued by Ministerial Resolution No. 105 of 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Oman
Keywords
  • Contract
  • Domain Name
  • Intellectual Property
  • Publications
  • Trademark
Adoption Date
2 déc. 2008
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Faheema Shirin v. State of Kerala & Others

Country
  • India
Decision Date
19 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Fair Hous. Council v. Roommates.com, LLC

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
2 févr. 2012
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Discrimination
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Gender
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Public Interest
  • Regulatory Body
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Fairfax Media Publications v. Voller

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
8 sept. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
Judicial Body
Supreme (court of final appeal)
Case Law
Vue

FAN v. Facebook

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
20 juil. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • Elections
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Fanele Maqele v. Ngwabi Bhebhe and Midlands State University

Country
  • Zimbabwe
Decision Date
17 sept. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Education
  • Freedom of Association
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Fatna Faradji Kayuga v. MIC Tanzania (PLC) Ltd (Civil Case No. 125 of 2023) 2024

Country
  • Tanzania
Decision Date
14 mars 2024
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Keywords
  • Privacy
Case Law
Vue

FBI v. Fazaga

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
4 mars 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Digital Rights
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Federação Israelita do Rio de Janeiro (FIERJ) v. Bruno Aiub (Monark) and State Prosecution Office (São Paulo, MPSP) v. Bruno Aiub

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
15 févr. 2022
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Hate Speech
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Federal Acton Freedom of Information in the Administration (Freedom of Information Act, FoIA)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Switzerland
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
17 déc. 2004
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Federal Assembly Act No.- 082 P/A. F - Act 95-012/AF on the Penal Code (Crimes and Offenses)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Penal Code
Adoption Date
18 sept. 1995
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Federal Constitution of Malaysia

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
31 août 1957
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2009 Nigeria

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Civil Code
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Federal Law No. 3 of 2003 on Organizing the Telecommunications Sector

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • UAE
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Regulatory Body
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
15 nov. 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Federal Prosecution Office v. Valdemiro Santiago

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
28 oct. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • COVID-19
  • Disinformation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Federal Prosecutor v. Soleyana Shimeles Gebremariam and others (Zone 9 Bloggers)

Country
  • Ethiopia
Decision Date
16 oct. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Federal Public Attorney's Office v. CONANDA (Federal Government) / Google Brasil Internet Ltda.

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
19 juin 2017
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Advertising
  • Censorship
  • Child Protection
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Federal Supreme Court of Brazil v. Elon Musk and X

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
7 avr. 2024
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Digital Rights
  • Disinformation
  • Judicial Censorship
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Fernando Capez v. Juca Kfouri

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
17 déc. 2013
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Child Protection
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Sexuality
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

FGX v. Gaunt

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
27 févr. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Pornography
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Fields v. Twitter

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
18 nov. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Fierro Caicedo v. Google Inc

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
9 mai 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Censorship
  • Defamation
  • Due Process
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Judicial Censorship
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Fiji

Country
Vue

Films and Publications Act 1996

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Child Pornography
  • Consumer Protection
  • Content Moderation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
1 juin 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Filta Matix (Pty) Limited v Freudenberg & others [1998] 1 All SA 239 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
27 nov. 1997
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

FINAL LICENSING GUIDELINES 15 JUNE 2010 with AMENDMENTS

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
28 août 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Finland

Country
Vue

First National Bank of SA Ltd v Barclays Bank plc and another [2003] 2 All SA 1 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
10 mars 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Fiscal Appeal Court Act [Chapter 23:05]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Administrative Law
Adoption Date
9 avr. 1965
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
Vue

Food and Drugs Act Ghana

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Adoption Date
30 juin 1996
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act, 2016 (Act No. 43 of 2016)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Freedom of Association
Adoption Date
13 oct. 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
Vue

Fort McKay Métis Community Association v. Morin

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
18 mars 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Forza Nuova v. Facebook Ireland NTD

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
23 févr. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Foundation for Media Professionals v. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Anr.

Country
  • India
Decision Date
11 mai 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Foundation of Media Professionals v. Union Territory of J&K (for the restoration of 4G services in Jammu and Kashmir)

Country
  • India
Decision Date
11 mai 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

France

Country
Vue

Francis Kwarteng Arthur -vrs- Ghana Telecom Ltd. & 4 Others [2023] GHACA 72

Country
  • Ghana
Decision Date
16 févr. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Franco Caraccioli v. Facebook, Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
24 mai 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Free Internet Access in Public Places Act of 2017 [Republic Act No. 10929]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
Adoption Date
2 août 2017
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Freedom of Access to Information Act for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
17 nov. 2000
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act

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

Freedom of Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Norway
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
19 mai 2006
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act

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

Freedom of Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United States
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
4 juil. 1966
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Slovakia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
15 mai 2000
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act (No. 6 of 2018)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
3 mai 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act [2020]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
1 juil. 2020
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

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
Vue

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • United Kingdom
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
20 nov. 2000
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ireland
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
14 oct. 2014
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom Of Information Act Nigeria

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
Adoption Date
10 févr. 1976
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act, 1994

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

Freedom of Information Act, 2003

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sain Vincent and the Grenadines
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
15 déc. 2003
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Act, 2010

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Liberia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
16 sept. 2010
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information and Data Protection

Country
  • Philippines
Source Name
Freedom of Information and Data Protection, Foundation for Media Alternatives (2018)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/FOI-and-Privacy-FINAL.pdf
Analysis
Vue

Freedom Of information and Data Protection

Country
  • Philippines
Source Name
Freedom of Information and Data Protection, Foundation for Media Alternatives (2018)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.apc.org/sites/default/files/FOI-and-Privacy-FINAL.pdf
Analysis
Vue

Freedom of Information bill

Status of Law
Draft
Country
  • Zambia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Information Security
Adoption Date
16 oct. 2002
Type of Law
Bill/Draft Law
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Bill, 2011

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nigeria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
28 mai 2011
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Law

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Israel
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
21 déc. 1998
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of Information Law

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

Freedom of Information People's Manual

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Philippines
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
22 août 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of the Mass Media and Access to Information Proclamation No. 590 2008

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Media/Press
  • Publisher
Adoption Date
4 déc. 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom of the Press Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Sweden
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
1 oct. 1766
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom to Information Act, 2017

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bahamas
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
31 mai 2017
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Freedom Watch v. Google

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
27 mai 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Fressoz and Roire v. France

Country
  • France
Decision Date
21 janv. 1999
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Confidentiality
  • Freedom of Press
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
Vue

Fürst-Pfeifer v Austria

Country
  • Austria
Decision Date
17 mai 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Public Interest
Case Law
Vue

FvD c.s. v. Google Ireland Ltd

Country
  • Netherlands
Decision Date
15 sept. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Inadmissible
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Digital Rights
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

G.W. v. Gannett Co.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
29 déc. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Digital Rights
  • False News
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Gabon

Country
Vue

Gallo Africa v Sting Music [2011] 1 All SA 449 (SCA)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
3 sept. 2010
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Galloway v Frazer, Google Inc t/a YouTube and others

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
27 janv. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Gambia

Country
Vue

Gambling Ordinance (Cap 148)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Hong Kong
Keywords
  • Gambling
Adoption Date
17 févr. 1997
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Garcia v. Google, Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
18 mai 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Copyright
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intellectual Property
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Garfield Spence [a.k.a Konshens] v Airtel Uganda Limited, Onmobile Global Limited Mtech Limited 2015

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
21 août 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Copyright
Case Law
Vue

Gašić v. KRIK, Dojčinović and Vojinović

Country
  • Serbia
Decision Date
4 oct. 2022
Case Status
On Appeal
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Gaurav Sureshbhai Vyas v. State of Gujarat

Country
  • India
Decision Date
15 sept. 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Access to Internet
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Internet Shutdown
  • National Security
  • Network Disruption
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Gazetted 2014 national integrated ict policy green paper

Country
  • South Africa
Analysis
Vue

GC, AF, BH, ED v. National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL)

Country
  • France
Decision Date
24 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Case Law
Vue

General Intelligence Law No. 17 of 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Budget
  • Confidentiality
  • Intelligence
  • Monitoring
  • National Security
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
26 oct. 2005
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

General Statistics Law No. 4 of 2000

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Palestine
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Budget
  • Cyberbullying
  • Disinformation
  • Statistics
Adoption Date
8 juin 2000
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

General Terms and Conditions for the Regulation of Digital Content Services, 2014

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mongolia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Content Regulation / Censorship
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Internet Service Providers
Adoption Date
25 sept. 2014
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
Vue

Genetically Modified Organisms 1997 Act (Act No. 15 of 1997)

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Medical Ethics
Adoption Date
1 juin 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Genetically Modified Organisms Amendment Act 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • South Africa
Keywords
  • Medical Ethics
Adoption Date
17 avr. 2007
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Geoffrey Andare v Attorney General & 2 others [2016] eKLR Petition 149 of 2015:

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
19 avr. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissibile
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Telecommunication
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Geographical Indications Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
1 mars 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Geographical Indications Act 2002

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mauritius
Keywords
  • Consumer Protection
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
8 août 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

Georgia

Country
Vue

Germany

Country
Vue

Ghana

Country
Vue

Ghana Constitution

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Constitution
  • Digital Rights
  • Privacy
  • Right to Fair Trial
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Ghana Geographical Indications Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ghana
Keywords
  • Civil Code
Adoption Date
31 déc. 2003
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
Vue

GI Marketing CC v Fraser Johnston [1996] 1 All SA 1 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
20 nov. 1995
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Gichuhi & 2 others v Data Protection Commissioner; Mathenge & another (Interested Parties) (Judicial Review E028 of 2023) [2023]

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
12 mai 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
Case Law
Vue

Gilman v. Toll

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
4 mars 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Glawischnig-Piesczek v. Facebook Ireland Limited

Country
  • Austria
Decision Date
3 oct. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Case Law
Vue

Gleb Golovchenko v. Channel One Russia

Country
  • Ukraine
Decision Date
7 nov. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Publications
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Global Concern Cameroon v. Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications & Others

Country
  • Cameroon
Decision Date
30 juil. 2018
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Inadmissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Global information society watch 2014. Communications surveillance in the digital age

Country
  • Bangladesh
Source Name
Online Spaces, Privacy and Surveillance in Bangladesh, Bytes for All (GISWatch, 2014)
Source URL (legacy)
https://www.giswatch.org/en/country-report/communications-surveillance/bangladesh
Analysis
Vue

Gloria v. Google y El Tiempo (Derecho al olvido)

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
12 mai 2015
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
  • Order to Update
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • False News
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Freedom of Press
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Privacy
  • Public Interest
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Glukhin v. Russia

Country
  • Russia
Decision Date
4 juil. 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Suspension of conviction issued against individual exercising FoE
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Association and Assembly / Protests
  • Privacy, Data Protection and Retention
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
Vue

Godfrey v. Demon Internet Limited

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
26 mars 1999
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • False News
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Libel
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Golden China TV Game Centre and others v Nintendo Co Ltd [1996] 4 All SA 667 (A)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
25 sept. 1996
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Gonzalez v. Google (SCOTUS 2023)

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
18 mai 2023
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Content Moderation
  • Digital Rights
  • Intermediary Liability
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Google Inc v. Equustek Solutions Inc.

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
28 juin 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Internet Service Providers
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Google Inc. v. B.R.

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
21 juil. 2021
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Google Inc. v. Duffy

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
4 oct. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Keywords
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
Vue

Google LLC v. Equustek Solutions Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
2 nov. 2017
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Intermediary Liability
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Google LLC v. National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL)

Country
  • France
Decision Date
24 sept. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Case Law
Vue

Google LLC. v. Audiencia Nacional

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
11 janv. 2019
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Blocking or Filtering of Information
Keywords
  • Filtering and Blocking
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Intermediary Liability
  • Public Interest
  • Public Officials
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Google Spain SL v. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
13 mai 2014
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Remanded for Decision in Accordance with Ruling
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Case Law
Vue

Google Spain, S.L. v. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (Spanish Data Protection Agency)

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
14 mars 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Search Engines
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Government Decree No. 195 of 2017 Relating to Setting the Rules and Measures for Inviting Competition to Assign a License or Licenses to Establish the Use of an Access Network to Provide Services on the Internet of Things

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

Government Information (Public Access) Act

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Netherlands
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
31 oct. 1991
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
Vue

Gqubele-Mbeki v. Economic Freedom Fighters

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
24 janv. 2020
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
  • Order to Update
  • Rectification or Reformation order
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Graziani v. El Mercurio

Country
  • Chile
Decision Date
21 janv. 2016
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Privacy
  • Right to be Forgotten
Judicial Body
Suprême (cour d'appel de dernière instance)
Case Law
Vue

Greece

Country
Vue

Grillo v. Auler

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
5 mai 2016
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • False News
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Guatemala

Country
Vue

Gubarev v. Buzzfeed, Inc.

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
2 juin 2018
Case Status
In progress
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted/Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
Vue

Guerra c. Ruiz-Navarro

Country
  • Colombia
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Arabic
Available in
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Relationship
  • Guerra c. Ruiz-Navarro
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
12 déc. 2022
Case Status
Affaire Résolue
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Digital Rights
  • Freedom of Press
  • Gender
  • Public Interest
  • Right to be Forgotten
  • Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP)
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
Vue

Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
Relationship
  • Guerra c. Ruiz-Navarro
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
  • Guerra v. Ruiz-Navarro
Official/Unofficial Translation
No
Translation
Vue

Guidelines for Accessing Genetic Resources And Benefit Sharing In Uganda

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Zimbabwe
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
1 mars 2002
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
Vue

Guidelines for broadband

Country
  • Rwanda
Analysis
Vue

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