Google is warning about new forms of censorship

Google is warning about new forms of censorship. Although many believe that Google is a sort of Big Brother, the American company today shows its interest in transparency on the web: it does give an alert about the growing number of requests from governments and justice to remove Internet content or to request information about

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The Great Firewall of China

Did you know that the Great Firewall of China exists? As the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Shanghai is taking place from April 12th to 14th, Reporters Without Borders urges the Chinese authorities to accept freedom of expression and stop censorship. China is actually ranked 173rd out of 179 countries in the world ranking of

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Google gives way to censorship in China

Google has shut down its censorship observation service in China, without any explanation. This alert system launched mid-2012 allowed Chinese Internet users to access to words or expressions censored by the Chinese authorities. At the time, Google stated that the idea was to improve the tool: “Our hope is that these written notifications will improve

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