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Online Freedom Is A 'Human Right' That Must Be Protected, Says UN

Online Freedom Is A 'Human Right' That Must Be Protected, Says UN

by The Daily Eye Team July 7 2016, 9:20 am Estimated Reading Time: 0 mins, 21 secs

The UN has passed a resolution for the "promotion, protection and enjoyment of human rights on the internet".
The resolution states the importance of "applying a comprehensive human rights-based approach when providing and expanding access to the internet and for the internet to be open, accessible and nurtured". It follows the freedom of expression resolutions found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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