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Internet filtering and circumvention

What is circumvention?

There are a number of methods to bypass Internet filters, including software tools and protected pathways. Collectively, these are called circumvention methods and can range from simple work-arounds to complex computer programs. For >> continue

Am I Being Blocked or Filtered?

In many countries, it is no secret that government censorship of the Internet exists, as documented in the book Access Denied: The Practice and Policy of Global Internet Filtering, edited by Ronald Delbert, John Palfrey, Rafal Rohozinski, >> continue

Detection and Anonymity

The tools to defeat Internet blocking, filtering and monitoring are designed to deal with different obstacles and threats. These tools can improve access to information and people, as well as mitigate >> continue

How the Internet Works

The Internet is a decentralized worldwide network of computer networks. Although many people use the terms "the Internet" and "the Web" interchangeably, the Internet is the physical connection of computer networks together with certain >> continue

Who Controls the Net?

The full story of Internet governance is complicated, political and still being actively disputed. This text is meant to provide enough details to help you understand how certain aspects of the system affect particular methods of restricting access. >> continue

Filtering Techniques

Internet filtering is a set of techniques that censors use to try to prevent Internet users from accessing particular content or services. Network operators can filter at any point in a network, using a wide variety of technologies, with varying >> continue

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