Rights on the Internet

Human rights are universal and indivisible. However, with the development of the global network, freedoms are gradually diminishing.
Regulatory bodies often interfere, violating rights such as access to the Internet, net neutrality, privacy, freedom of expression, dissemination of information, education, or even the right to be forgotten.

This Trend Exists. Why?

It must be acknowledged that many countries follow a regressive scenario. Take Cuba, Vietnam, Turkmenistan, Brazil, China, Iran, Russia, and Belarus, for instance. They share a common trait: state apparatus manipulation boils down to one formula—if we cannot control it, we must ban it.
As history shows, such precedents have occurred before, and people have learned to read between the lines, see between the letters, and communicate in ways understood only among themselves.

What Lies Ahead for Humanity?

Freedom of speech cannot be stopped. The only radical path is that of North Korea, where computers (if they exist) are used as televisions because instead of the Internet, they have a feeble and pitiful intranet. Other strategies will resemble fighting windmills, leading to greater interest in the dark web and more sophisticated data transmission methods.
Despotic approaches cannot be attractive alternatives for civilized countries. Any cries and bans are signals of problems within the authorities. It is mere hysteria hiding deeper pain.
Nevertheless, it’s crucial to remember that rights come with responsibilities. For example, incitement to discrimination, hatred, and violence is unacceptable. I would redirect these efforts toward teaching children to respect the rights of others from an early age. This is far more effective and constructive than dismantling cyberspace.
As for more acute issues (child pornography, copyright, suicide, sovereignty, etc.), activists, IT specialists, tech companies, and governments must collaborate internationally to find sustainable solutions to these complex problems. Constructive dialogue is indispensable, and it should begin with addressing the ICANN monopoly, which is unacceptable today.

What Can Those Living Under Repressive Regimes Do?

Rely on yourself: analyze why some regulations are passed while others are not. Develop critical thinking, compare sources, and, whenever possible, contribute to building civil society. To bypass censorship, obscure digital footprints, and maintain anonymity, use DEEPRISM or other trusted VPNs.
My mission is to support free and secure access to the Internet, a task I’ve been committed to for over nine years. If you have questions, contact me at: [email protected].

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