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This Can Get Mark Zuckerberg Arrested

Mark Belinsky | Posted 12.31.2011

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Mark Belinsky

According to the Computer Crimes Act of Thailand, a website owner is responsible for anything written on their site, not just the actual author of the content.

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China's Google Syndrome

Libby Liu | Posted 05.25.2011

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Libby Liu

So successful is China's model of internet censorship that other authoritarian governments strive to emulate it. And Google's move brings attention to this reality.

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Vienna Declaration: Press Freedom and Security Compatible in Fight Against Terrorism

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 05.25.2011

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Magda Abu-Fadil

Security and press freedom can coexist, with the free flow of information recognized as the best weapon against terrorism, international media experts argued in a final declaration published this week.

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