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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 de nov. de 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 de jun. de 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
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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 de dez. de 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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[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 de jun. de 1948
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[DECREE] Electronic Communications Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
6 de set. de 2016
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[DECREE] Mobile traffic ICT Guinea Bissau

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
27 de mai. de 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[DECREE] Postal code Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
9 de jun. de 2016
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[DECREE] Postal code Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
22 de jan. de 2001
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[DECREE] Postal code Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
7 de jan. de 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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[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
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[DECREE] Postal Licensing Regulation Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Adoption Date
7 de jan. de 2016
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[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
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[DELIBERATION] Domain Registration Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
Adoption Date
29 de jun. de 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[DELIBERATION] Electronic Communication Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
Adoption Date
23 de dez. de 2010
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[LAW] Basic Telecommunications Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Telecommunication
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[LAW] Information & Comm. Tech Guinea Bissau

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
27 de mai. de 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[LAW] National Telecommunications System

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Radio Communication
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
1 de set. de 1990
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[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
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[LAW] Polls and surveys Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Opinion Polling
Adoption Date
27 de set. de 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[LAW] Postal services Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Postal Services
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[LAW] Press Cape Verde

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

[LAW] Press Mozambique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Mozambique
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
10 de ago. de 1991
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[Name Redacted] v. Registrar General

Country
  • India
Decision Date
23 de jan. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
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[NOTES] Constitution Guinea Bissau

Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Analysis
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[ORDER] Mobile ASG Telecommunications Cape Verde

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cabo Verde
Keywords
  • Electronic Communications
  • Telecommunication
Adoption Date
26 de abr. de 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[PAPER] Policy & EGov in Mozambique

Country
  • Mozambique
Analysis
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[POLICY] State communication Cape Verde

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
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[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
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[REPORT] Mobile Communication Guinea Bissau

Country
  • Guinea-Bissau
Analysis
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[STARTEGY] E Gov 2020 Sao Tome & Principe

Country
  • Sao Tome and Principe
Analysis
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[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 de jun. de 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[STATUTE] Journalism Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Electronic Media
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
30 de abr. de 1998
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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[STATUTE] Regulation Institute Angola

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Angola
Keywords
  • Constitution
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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[STATUTE] Regulation Institute Cape Verde

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

[STRATEGY] EGovernment Mozambique

Country
  • Mozambique
Analysis
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[WORKING PAPER] Data Privacy Sao Tome & Principe

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

Country
  • Cabo Verde
Analysis
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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 de fev. de 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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2. Aaradhya Bachchan v. Bollywood Times

Country
  • India
Decision Date
20 de abr. de 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
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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 de mai. de 2016
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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1955

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Colombia
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Access to Internet
  • Internet of Things
Adoption Date
25 de mai. de 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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1962 Printers and Publishers Registration Law

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Publications
Adoption Date
1 de jan. de 1962
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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
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2016 Amendments to The Jordanian Constitution

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

72148

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
Adoption Date
26 de abr. de 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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A & B v. Ediciones El Pais

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
4 de jun. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
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
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A Code of Conduct For the Government to Deal with the Media

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

Country
  • Cambodia
Source 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
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A Lakshminarayanan v. Assistant General Manager HRM

Country
  • India
Decision Date
8 de ago. de 2023
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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
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A PROCLAMATION TO RE-ESTABLISH ETHIOPIAN NEWS SERVICE.pdf

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Ethiopia
Keywords
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
26 de fev. de 2019
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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A.B. v. Bragg Communications

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
27 de set. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

A.T. v. Globe24H.com

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
30 de jan. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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 de mar. de 2016
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2018

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • India
Keywords
  • Biometric Data
  • Digital ID
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
2 de mar. de 2019
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Abbott Laboratories and another v UAP Crop Care (Pty) Ltd and others [1999] 1 All SA 502 (C)

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

Abdelkader Amara v. Youseff Jajili

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
17 de jun. de 2013
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Abdul Rahman Asaad Aref Thaher v. State Attorney

Country
  • Palestine
Decision Date
10 de mai. de 2022
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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

Country
  • UAE
Decision Date
22 de mai. de 2013
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Abreu v. Google

Country
  • Chile
Decision Date
7 de out. de 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
View

Abu al-Ragheb

Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Cybercrime
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Religion
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
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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
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Access to Genetic Resources and Community Knowledge, and Community Rights Proclamation No. 482 2006

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Access to Information Law

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

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

Access to Information Regulations 2021

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

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

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bulgaria
Keywords
  • Access to Information
Adoption Date
7 de jul. de 2000
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Accesso CC v Allforms (Pty) Ltd and another [1998] 4 All SA 655 (T)

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
16 de set. de 2010
Case Status
Closed
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
View

ACI Adam BV v. Stichting de Thuiskopie

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

Act 2014 006 on the fight against Cybercrime

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Madagascar
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
19 de jun. de 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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
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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 de mar. de 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

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 de abr. de 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Act on Access to Public Information

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

Act on Disclosure of Information by Public Agencies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Act on the Openness of Government Activities

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

Act to Regulate Access to Federal Government Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
9 de set. de 2005
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Administrative Measures for Internet-based Information Services, 2000

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

Administrative Procedural Code 1999, Law 2690/1999

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

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

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

Administrator of Bayern Souverän v. Facebook Ireland Ltd.

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

Advocating Chain of Custody and Governance of Digital Evidence in Nepal

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

Aécio Neves da Cunha v. Twitter Brasil

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
12 de dez. de 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
View

Aécio Neves v. Google

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

AF Holdings, LLC v. Does

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
27 de mai. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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
View

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
View

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
View

Afghanistan

Country
View

African Union Convention on Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection

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

AGBA JALINGO

Country
  • Nigeria
Decision Date
9 de jun. de 2021
Case Status
Closed
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
View

AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ahmet Yildirim v. Turkey

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
18 de dez. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Akdeniz v. The Presidency of Telecommunication and Communication

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
18 de dez. de 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
View

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

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

Al-Balad News Website

Country
  • Jordan
Decision Date
25 de out. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Insult to Foreign State
  • Insult to Head of State
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Specialized Court / Tribunal
Case Law
View

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
View

Alai v. Attorney General

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

Albania

Country
View

Alestra v. Mexican Institute of Industrial Property

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
19 de abr. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Alexander Economou v. de Freitas

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
27 de jul. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Alexander-Theodotou v. Kounis

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
16 de abr. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Algeria

Name (Arabic)
الجزائر
Location

map

Country
View

Alibaba Group Holding Limited v Alexey Gurov

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

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

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

Alliance of Independent Journalists v. Minister of Communication

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

Alok Srivastava v. India

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

Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) v. Müller

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

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

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

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
View

Amar Singh v. Union of India

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

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 de set. de 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

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 de nov. de 2011
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

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

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

Amendment to Thailand Criminal Code (2019)

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

Amendment to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998

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

Amendment to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia

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

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

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

Amendment to the Law on Anti-Corruption

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

American Civil Liberties Union v. Clapper

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

Ami Savir v. Google

Country
  • Israel
Decision Date
5 de jul. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Amjad Qourshah

Country
  • Jordan
Decision Date
14 de jun. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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
View

Ammad Yousaf Vs the State

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

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

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

Country
  • Togo
Decision Date
25 de jun. de 2020
Case Status
Closed
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
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Amr Al Shobki v. Ahmed Mortada Mansour

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
27 de jun. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Advisory Opinion/Preliminary Ruling
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • E-Signature
  • Elections
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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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 de dez. de 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 de out. de 1936
Type of Law
Legislation
Law
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An Appraisal of the Lesotho Electronic Transactions Commerce Bill

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

Country
  • Rwanda
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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
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Anas M. v. Facebook Ireland Limited

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 de mar. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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 de jan. de 2008
Case Status
Closed
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
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Angola

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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 de abr. de 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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Angola strategy Paper

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

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
26 de nov. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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
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Anonymous Applicant v. Federal Board of Conciliation and Arbitration

Country
  • Mexico
Decision Date
16 de mar. de 2011
Case Status
Closed
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
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Anonymous Applicant v. Google Mexico

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

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

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Myanmar
Keywords
  • Corruption
  • Defamation
Adoption Date
7 de ago. de 2013
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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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 de mar. de 2007
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Anti-Fake News (Repeal) Bill 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
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Anti-Fake News Act 2018 [Act 803]

Status of Law
Nullified
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
11 de abr. de 2018
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Act, 2018

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

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bangladesh
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
24 de fev. de 2009
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law No. (31) of 2016

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
17 de out. de 2016
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law No. 13 of 2005

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Iraq
Keywords
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
11 de jul. de 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law No. 19 of 2012

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Syria
Keywords
  • Death penalty
  • National Security
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
28 de jun. de 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Anti-Terrorism Law No. 55 of 2006

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Jordan
Keywords
  • Public Order
  • Surveillance
  • Terrorism
Adoption Date
1 de nov. de 2006
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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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 de ago. de 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Antigua and Barbuda

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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 de set. de 2013
Type of Law
International Treaty/Convention/Covenant
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Argentina

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
28 de set. de 2001
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Granted
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Armenia

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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 de fev. de 2018
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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
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Ärztekammer für Wien and Dorner v. Austria

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

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
20 de mar. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Advertising
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
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Asad Ali Toor Vs Messrs Axact Private Limited through Authorized officer and another

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

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

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

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

Country
  • India
Decision Date
5 de mai. de 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
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Association des Blogueurs de Guinee v. Guinea

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

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
26 de mai. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
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
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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
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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 de mar. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General of Malaysia v. Mkini Dotcom Sdn Bhd

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

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
26 de nov. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Disinformation
  • False News
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Penal Code
  • Religion
  • Slander
  • Social Media
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Abdessamad Haydour

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
13 de fev. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
24 de set. de 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
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Attorney General v. Ali Anouzla

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
24 de mai. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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
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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
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Attorney General v. Awad Al-Mutairi

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
18 de jan. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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. Boubakar al-Yadib

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
2 de fev. de 2010
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Fouad Mourtada

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
22 de fev. de 2008
Case Status
Closed
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 de jun. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Ines Ben Othman

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
16 de jan. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Mohamed Erraji

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
8 de set. de 2008
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Mohamed Sokrate

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
14 de jun. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
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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
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Attorney General v. Mohammad Al-Mulaifi

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
9 de abr. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Mouad Belghouat

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
11 de mai. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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 de nov. de 2020
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Privacy Policy
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Rachid Nini

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
9 de jun. de 2011
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Rachid Nini and Said Laajal

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
16 de nov. de 2009
Case Status
Closed
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 de dez. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
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
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Attorney General v. Rana Al-Sadoun

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
21 de jun. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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
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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
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Attorney General v. Sara Al-Drees

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
13 de abr. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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
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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
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Attorney General v. Sheikha Al-Jassem

Country
  • Kuwait
Decision Date
31 de mai. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Blasphemy
  • Constitution
  • Freedom of Expression
  • National Security
  • Religion
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Attorney General v. Sheikha Al-Jassem

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

Country
  • Morocco
Decision Date
16 de fev. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
7 de fev. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Attorney General v. Walid Zarrouk

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
9 de set. de 2013
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Attorney General v. Yassine Ayari

Country
  • Tunisia
Decision Date
18 de nov. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

AU DATA POLICY FRAMEWORK

Country
  • African Union
Source URL
African Lii
Analysis
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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
View

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 de abr. de 2015
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
7 de set. de 2011
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Australia

Country
View

Austria

Country
View

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
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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
View

Aveek Sarkar v. State of West Bengal

Country
  • India
Decision Date
3 de fev. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Obscenity
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Avnish Bajaj v. State (NCT of Delhi)

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

Awami Workers Party vs Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

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

Awan v. Levant

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
27 de nov. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Ayyadurai v. Floor64, Inc.

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

Azad v. Bergman

Country
  • Bangladesh
Decision Date
2 de dez. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Azerbaijan

Country
View

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
View

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

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
20 de nov. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Baglow v. Smith

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

Bahamas

Country
View

Bahrain

Name (Arabic)
البحرين
Location

map

Country
View

Bahrain v. Maaraj

Country
  • Bahrain
Decision Date
8 de abr. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Bainter v. League of Women Voters

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
13 de nov. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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

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

Baltasar Adolfo v. Audiencia Nacional

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
2 de fev. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Hate Speech
  • Terrorism
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
View

Balu Gopalakrishnan v. State of Kerala and Ors.

Country
  • India
Decision Date
24 de abr. de 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
View

Ban on Improper Communication on the Internet Case

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

Ban on Internet Distribution of Obscene Materials Case

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

Banashree Gogoi v. Union of India

Country
  • India
Decision Date
19 de dez. de 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
View

Bangladesh

Country
View

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

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

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
View

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
View

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
View

Bangura v. Loughborough University

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

Banking Ordinance (Cap 155)

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

Barilaro v. Google LLC

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
6 de jun. de 2022
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Barrow v. Bolt

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

Bartnicki v. Vopper

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

Basic Law (A101)

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

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 de mar. de 1992
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Bassajjabaka v MTN Uganda Ltd [2018]

Country
  • Uganda
Decision Date
26 de mar. de 2024
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
  • Violation of a Rule of International Law
Case Law
View

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
19 de set. de 2002
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Bejarano v. Ministry of Defense

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
20 de set. de 2023
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Belgium

Country
View

Belize

Country
View

Bell v. Itawamba County School Board

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

Belo Henares v. Guevarra

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
1 de dez. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions that restrict FoE
Keywords
  • Defamation
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Belo-Henares v. Guevarra

Country
  • Philippines
Decision Date
4 de jan. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Benin

Country
View

Benin Anti-corruption law, 2011

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

Benin Law No. 2017-20 on the Digital Code

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

Benin Vol 2 Paper 18 ICT Sector Performance Review 2010

Country
  • Benin
Analysis
View

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
9 de mar. de 2006
Case Status
Closed
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
View

BestWater International GmBH v. Mebes

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

Bhasin v. Union of India

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

Biancardi v. Italy

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

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

Country
  • United Kingdom
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
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
View

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
View

Big Brother Watch v. The United Kingdom

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

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

Country
  • United Kingdom
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
View

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

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

Big Pan Bakery v. Facebook

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

Bild GmbH & Co. KG v. Tobias Richter

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
21 de dez. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Monetary Damages/Fines
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Privacy
Case Law
View

BILD GMBH v. Germany

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
23 de out. de 2023
Case Status
Closed
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
View

BILD v. Mabb

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
26 de set. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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
View

Bill to amend the Criminal Procedure Code

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

Bills of Rights Ordinance (Cap. 383)

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

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

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

Black v. Clarke

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
22 de jan. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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

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

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

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

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
18 de mai. de 2001
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Blume v. Twitter

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

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

Country
  • India
Decision Date
7 de dez. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
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
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Bolivia

Country
View

Bolo Bhi v. Federation of Pakistan

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
25 de mai. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Country
View

Botswana

Country
View

Botswana Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act

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

Botswana Cybercrimes Procedural Powers

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

Botswana Data Protection Act, 2018

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

Botswana Monuments and Relics Act

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

Botswana Monuments and Relics Subsidiary Legislation

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Botswana
Keywords
  • Public Interest
  • Public Officials
  • Public Order
  • Regulatory Body
Adoption Date
1 de set. de 2006
Type of Law
Executive Order
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Botswana Rural Telecommunications Strategy 2006

Analysis
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Botswana Telecommunications Policy 1995

Country
  • Botswana
Analysis
View

Brazil

Country
View

Breeden v. Black

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

Brevan Howard Asset Management LLP v. Reuters

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

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

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
15 de jan. de 2024
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Broadcasting (Class License) Notification of 2001

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

Broadcasting (Code of Practice) Notification of 1998

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

Broadcasting Act 15 of 1994

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

Broadcasting Act Section 9 of 1997 (Chapter 180)

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

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

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

Broadcasting Law (No. 32/2002)

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

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

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

Brown v. Economic Freedom Fighters

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

Brunei

Country
View

Bucur v. Romania

Country
  • Romania
Decision Date
8 de jan. de 2013
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Bulgakov v. Russia

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

Bulgaria

Country
View

Bunt v. Tilley & others

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
10 de mar. de 2006
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Burkina Faso

Country
View

Burkina Faso's Constitution of 1991 with Amendments through 2012

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

Burma Wireless Telegraphy Act 1934

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

Burns v. Sunol

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
22 de jan. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Burundi

Country
View

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 de mai. de 2018
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

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 de jul. de 2009
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
12 de abr. de 2005
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Bytes For All v. Federation of Pakistan

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

Cabinet Resolution No. 3 of 2004 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 de jan. de 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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 de set. de 2009
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

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

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

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 de jan. de 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Cabo Verde

Country
View

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

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
16 de mar. de 2000
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Cambodia

Country
View

Cambodia v. Kong Raiya

Country
  • Cambodia
Decision Date
15 de mar. de 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
View

Cambodia v. Sam Rainsy

Country
  • Cambodia
Decision Date
1 de nov. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

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

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
9 de mar. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Cameroon

Country
View

Cameroon Law on e-commerce, 2010

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

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 de dez. de 2010
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Campbell v. Reisch

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
16 de ago. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Campos Mello v. Jair Bolsonaro

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

Canada

Country
View

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

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

Carpenter v. United States

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

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

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

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

Country
  • Turkey
Language
French
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
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
View

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
View

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
View

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
View

CasaPound v. Facebook

Country
  • Italy
Decision Date
12 de dez. de 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
View

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
View

Case Law on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression

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

Case of “Glory to Hong Kong” Song

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

Case of “Glory to Hong Kong” Song

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
31 de out. de 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
View

Case of Bărbulescu v. Romania

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

Case of OOO Flavus and Others v. Russia

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

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

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

Case on Crime of Factual Defamation

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

Case on Election Campaign by Teacher via Social Networking Service

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

Case on Identity Verification of Potential Subscribers to Telecommunications Services

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

Case on Identity Verification System on Message Boards of Public Institutions

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

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

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

Case on Request for Communications Data by Investigative Agencies

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

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

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

Case on the Interception of Internet Lines

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

Case on the right to privacy in divorce proceedings

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
13 de out. de 2022
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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
View

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

Country
  • South Korea
Decision Date
27 de out. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Judicial Body
Constitutional Court
Case Law
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Cases No 389140 and 389896, Association French Data Network, et al

Country
  • France
Decision Date
15 de fev. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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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
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Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre la mención de los talibanes en los informes de noticias

Country
  • Afghanistan
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
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
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Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los dibujos animados de Knin

Country
  • Croatia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
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
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Caso del Consejo Asesor de Contenido sobre los síntomas del cáncer de mama y desnudos

Country
  • Brazil
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
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
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Caso sobre el derecho a la privacidad en los procedimientos de divorcio

Country
  • Colombia
Language
Spanish
Available in
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
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
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Cellulant Kenya Ltd v Music Copyright Society of Kenya Ltd [2009] eKLR

Country
  • Kenya
Decision Date
8 de jul. de 2009
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Copyright
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Cengiz v. Turkey

Country
  • Turkey
Decision Date
12 de dez. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Administrative Measures/Administrative Sanctions to Protect FoE
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Freedom of Expression
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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
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Central African Republic

Country
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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
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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
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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 de abr. de 2022
Case Status
Closed
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
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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
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Centrum för rättvisa v. Sweden

Country
  • Sweden
Decision Date
19 de jun. de 2018
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • National Security
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
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Century City Apartments Property Services CC and another v Century City Property Owners’ Association

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
27 de nov. de 2009
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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CG v. Facebook Ireland Ltd

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
21 de dez. de 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
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Chad

Country
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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
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Chadha v. State

Country
  • India
Decision Date
25 de set. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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Chambers v. Director of Public Prosecutions

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
27 de jul. de 2012
Case Status
Closed
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
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Chan Nai Ming v HKSAR

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
18 de mai. de 2007
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Chapter One Foundation v. Zambian Information and Communications Technology Authority

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
21 de mar. de 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Internet Shutdown
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Charles Berbare v. Google Brasil Internet Ltda

Country
  • Brazil
Decision Date
17 de ago. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
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Charles DiRosa

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
16 de mar. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Keywords
  • Censorship
  • Incitement to Violence
Case Law
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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 de fev. de 2011
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Chesanovska v. France

Country
  • France
Decision Date
28 de set. de 2023
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Keywords
  • Defamation / Reputation
  • Digital Rights
  • Public Interest
Judicial Body
European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
Case Law
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Cheshire West and Chester Council and others v. Pickthall

Country
  • United Kingdom
Decision Date
23 de jul. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
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
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Chile

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Chilufya v Kalimi [2021]

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
31 de ago. de 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Elections
  • False News
Case Law
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China

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

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
4 de dez. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Admissible
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Overturned or Deemed Unconstitutional
Keywords
  • False News
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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Chisakula v Mabumba and Anor (3 of 2021) [2021]

Country
  • Zambia
Decision Date
19 de nov. de 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Elections
Case Law
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Chor Ki Kwong David v Lorea Solabarrieta Cheung

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
19 de fev. de 2013
Case Status
Closed
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
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Chu Tsun Wai v HKSAR

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
1 de fev. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Dismissed
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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Cinepoly Records Co Ltd & Others v Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd & Others

Country
  • Hong Kong
Decision Date
26 de jan. de 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
Keywords
  • Data Protection and Retention
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Law
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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 de mar. de 2015
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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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 de jun. de 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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City of Ottawa v. Ontario

Country
  • Canada
Decision Date
13 de dez. de 2010
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion granted
  • Reversed Lower Court
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Denied
Keywords
  • Oversight Bodies
  • Privacy
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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City of San Jose v. Smith

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
2 de mar. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Reversed and Remanded
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Access to Information Granted
  • Declaratory Relief
Keywords
  • Access to Information
  • Privacy
  • Public Officials
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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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 de jan. de 2021
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Civil Protection Framework Bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Country
  • Singapore
Source Name
Global Network Initiative
Source URL (legacy)
https://clfr.globalnetworkinitiative.org/country/singapore/
Analysis
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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 de mar. de 2019
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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CM Pak Limited v. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority

Country
  • Pakistan
Decision Date
26 de fev. de 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
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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 de mar. de 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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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 de out. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
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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 de set. de 1913
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Código de Procedimiento Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Bolivia
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
25 de mar. de 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
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Código del Proceso Penal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Uruguay
Keywords
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
4 de dez. de 1933
Law
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Código Penal

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Dominican Republic
Keywords
  • Anonymity
  • Privacy
Adoption Date
19 de dez. de 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Código Procesal Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Costa Rica
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
4 de jun. de 1996
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Código Procesal Penal

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Nicaragua
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
5 de mar. de 2014
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Código Procesal Penal

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Guatemala
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
7 de dez. de 1992
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Código Procesal Penal

Country
  • Panama
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Interception
  • Privacy
  • Surveillance
Adoption Date
28 de ago. de 2008
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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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 de out. de 2000
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Código Procesal Penal

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Honduras
Keywords
  • Criminal Investigation
Adoption Date
30 de dez. de 1999
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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Código Procesal Penal

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

Country
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Comcare v. Banerji

Country
  • Australia
Decision Date
7 de ago. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Appeal allowed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Political Expression
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Appellate Court
Case Law
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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 de jan. de 2006
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Injunction or Order Denied/Vacated
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Case Law
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Commercial Auto Glass (Pty) Ltd v Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft [2007] 4 All SA 1331 (

Country
  • South Africa
Decision Date
7 de set. de 2007
Case Status
Closed
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
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Commonwealth v. Johnson

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
23 de dez. de 2014
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Affirmed Lower Court
  • Motion Denied
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
  • Law or Action Upheld
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
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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 de mai. de 2011
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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
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Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Cybercrime
Adoption Date
15 de out. de 1998
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Communications Commission of Kenya 4 others v Royal Media Services Limited 7 others 2014

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

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 de fev. de 2012
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Communications Consultant v. Süddeutsche Zeitung

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 de jul. de 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
View

Communications Cut During the Egyptian Revolution in 2011

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
28 de mai. de 2011
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Communications Service Proclamation No. 1148/2019

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

Comoros

Name (Arabic)
جزر القمر
Country
View

Company v. Google Inc.

Country
  • Germany
Decision Date
7 de jun. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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

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

Computer Crime Proclamation No. 958 2016

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

Computer Crimes Act 1997 [Act 563]

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

Computer Crimes Act B.E. 2550 (2007)

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

Computer Misuse Act 19 of 1993 (Rev. 2007)

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

Computer Misuse Act Section 65 of 2000 (Chapter 194)

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

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 de out. de 2011
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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

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

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 de ago. de 1997
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

Constitución

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

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 de abr. de 2019
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution Angola

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

Constitution of Eswatini 2005

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

Constitution of India, 1950

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

Constitution of Kuwait

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

Constitution of Namibia

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

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 de jul. de 1948
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

Constitution of South Africa

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

Constitution of Tanzania 1977

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

Constitution of the Arab Republic of Egypt (2014)

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

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
View

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

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

Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Constitution of the 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 de dez. de 1982
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

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

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

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

Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, 2008

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

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 de fev. de 2001
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

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 de fev. de 2012
Type of Law
Constitution
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Constitution of the Tunisian Republic

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

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

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

Constitution of the United Arab Emirates

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

Constitution of Zimbabwe

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

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 de mar. de 2012
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

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

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

Consumer Protection Law No. 21 of 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cook Islands

Country
View

Copyright Act 98 of 1978, South Africa

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

Copyright Act 1987 [Act 332]

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

Copyright and Neighboring Rights

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

Copyright and Performance Rights (Amendment) Act, 2010

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

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

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

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 de ago. de 2003
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Copyright Ordinance (Cap 528)

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

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
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Costa Rica

Country
View

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 de jun. de 2013
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

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 de nov. de 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

Country Legal Framework: Egypt

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

Court of Cassation 5.5.2015

Country
  • Lebanon
Decision Date
5 de mai. de 2015
Case Status
Closed
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Online Forum
  • Penal Code
  • Publications
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

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

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

Cox. v. Twitter

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

Creación de Comité de Ciberseguridad

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

Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200)

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

Criminal Act, Republic of Korea, 1953

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

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

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

Criminal Code, 2015

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

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

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

Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2018

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

Criminal Penalty on False Communication

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

Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [201

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

Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593]

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

Criminal Procedure Code B.E. 2477 (1932)

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

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
View

Croatia

Country
View

Crookes v. Newton

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

Cruz v. Whatsapp Inc.

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

Cuba

Country
View

Cyber and Data Protection Act 2021

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

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
View

Cyber wellness profile - Mauritania

Country
  • Mauritania
Analysis
View

Cyber wellness profile - Togo

Country
  • Sierra Leone
Analysis
View

CYBER WELLNESS PROFILE EGYPT

Country
  • Egypt
Analysis
View

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
View

Cybercrime Act Amendment B.E. 2559 (2016)

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

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity Bill, 2017

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

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 de set. de 2023
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

Cybercrime law (Argentina)

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

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

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

Cybercrimes law

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

Cyberpatrolling Decree

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

Cybersecurity Act 9 of 2018

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

Cybersecurity Act B.E. 2562 (2019)

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

Cybersecurity framework law of Chile

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

Cybersecurity guidelines decree of Costa Rica

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

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

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

Cyberwellness Profile Democratic Republic of Congo

Country
  • Democratic Republic of Congo
Analysis
View

Cyberwellness Profile Eritrea

Country
  • Eritrea
Analysis
View

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 de dez. de 2007
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

Czech Republic

Country
View

D. Eliseo v. Spanish Personal Data Protection Agency

Country
  • Spain
Decision Date
4 de mar. de 2024
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

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

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

Daniel Samper Ospina v. Álvaro Uribe Vélez

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
12 de set. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
Supreme Court (court of final appeal)
Case Law
View

Daniel v. Armlist

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
30 de abr. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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

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

Data Privacy Protection Regulation

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

Data Protection Act

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

Data Protection Act Chapter 11:12

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

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
View

DATA PROTECTION ACT, 2012 (ACT 843)

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

Data Protection Act, 2023

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

Data Protection Act, 2023 (Act 24 of 2023)

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

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

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

Data Protection Bill, 2018

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

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 de mai. de 2021
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

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

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

Dávila c. Conseil national électoral

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

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
View

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
View

Dávila v. National Electoral Council

Country
  • Colombia
Decision Date
28 de mar. de 2023
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Davis v. Home Secretary

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

Davison v. Randall

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
7 de jan. de 2019
Case Status
Closed
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
View

Davison v. Rose

Country
  • United States
Decision Date
28 de jul. de 2017
Case Status
Closed
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
View

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

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

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 de abr. de 2016
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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 de set. de 2004
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decision on the offence of unauthorised video recording

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

Declaration of National Monuments Order, 2006

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

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

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

Decree 241/2006 IP Rights Protection

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

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 de mai. de 2007
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

Decree Law No 43/2015 of 28 December

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 de out. de 2011
Type of Law
Amendment
Research Category
I Legal Foundations
Law
View

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 de nov. de 2011
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
View

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

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

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 de abr. de 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

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

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

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 de jan. de 1978
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
View

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

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

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 de set. de 2022
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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 de jul. de 1965
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 de jul. de 1965
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
View

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Vietnam
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
Adoption Date
23 de out. de 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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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 de dez. de 1992
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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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 de ago. de 2009
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de jun. de 1998
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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 de mai. de 2005
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Gabon
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
22 de jun. de 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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 de mar. de 1997
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de dez. de 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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 de dez. de 2000
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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 de jan. de 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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 de nov. de 2001
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
V Other Laws
Law
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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 de jul. de 2008
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de nov. de 2001
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de nov. de 2013
Type of Law
Regulation/Ordinance/Rule
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de dez. de 2014
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Decree of June 26, 1911, on Designs and Models

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Comoros
Keywords
  • Intellectual Property
Adoption Date
27 de jun. de 1911
Type of Law
Legislation
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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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 de jan. de 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de abr. de 2018
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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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 de ago. de 2010
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
View

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 de nov. de 2006
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
III Governance of Online and Networked Spaces
Law
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Decret Certification Electronique

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Cameroon
Keywords
  • E-Government
  • Electronic Communications
  • Electronic Media
Adoption Date
22 de mai. de 2012
Type of Law
Decree/Edict
Research Category
Sectoral Laws
Law
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Defamation Act 1957 [Act 287]

Status of Law
Final/Active/Current
Country
  • Malaysia
Keywords
  • Defamation
  • Freedom of Expression
Adoption Date
1 de jun. de 1957
Type of Law
Primary (this category will be deleted)
Research Category
II Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
Law
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Defamation of Religions - Writer Fatima Naoot

Country
  • Egypt
Decision Date
15 de jan. de 2016
Case Status
Closed
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
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Defamation Ordinance (Cap 21)

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