Censorship
Computer Science: OCR A Level, topic 5.2.2
Censorship
Some governments limit what their citizens can see online. Is that ethical?
Censorship
- Many governments across the world limit what their citizens can access online.
- Is this ethical or not?
Cons of censorship
- Some governments censor political websites which oppose their own government.
- Some governments censor communications to other countries.
- These are generally considered negative consequences of censorship because they limit people's freedom.
Pros of censorship
- Some countries use censorship to keep people safe online, or to block illegal content.
- This is generally considered a positive consequence of censorship.
Test yourself on Censorship
Can censorship have positive consequences?
Why is censorship sometimes considered to be negative?