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Right to access

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Right to access

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Key learning points

  1. Not all internet regulation is the removal of illegal content; some of it may instead be considered censorship.
  2. Laws around access to information online differ across the world.
  3. Technologies can be used to help citizens in areas with high levels of internet censorship to access information.

Keywords

  • Censorship - altering, restricting or prohibiting content viewed or published

  • Dark Web - websites that are hosted on the Dark Net and therefore are not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed through specific software

  • Encryption - the process of applying an encryption algorithm to plaintext to produce ciphertext that cannot be understood (without decryption)

  • VPN - a VPN (virtual private network) creates a secure and encrypted connection between a computer and other computers via the internet

Common misconception

If information is on the WWW, it can be accessed by anyone in the world.

Governments in different countries restrict what can be viewed or published by the citizens within their country.


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The task for the second learning cycle for this lesson requires pupils to prepare a three-minute speech. If you have a class of students, this may be an opportunity to get pupils working in pairs or small groups. You could even set half the class to be "for" and half the class for "against".
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the following actions to their purpose:
Correct Answer:reporting content,protect others from harm

protect others from harm

Correct Answer:creating strong passwords,prevent unauthorised access

prevent unauthorised access

Correct Answer:avoiding harmful websites,stay safe online

stay safe online

Correct Answer:following online laws,avoid committing crimes

avoid committing crimes

Q2.
Which of the following is a potential harm of online content?
Correct answer: it can be illegal to share
Correct answer: it can be distressing or upsetting
Correct answer: it can facilitate online crime
Q3.
What is the primary purpose of laws governing online content in the UK?
to monitor all internet users
Correct answer: to protect users from harmful or illegal content
to block access to foreign websites
to promote free speech
Q4.
Which of these is an example of online crime?
sharing a funny meme
watching a movie online
Correct answer: hacking into someone’s account
creating a personal blog
Q5.
Why might some online content be distressing or upsetting?
Correct answer: it contains harmful or inappropriate material
it is written in another language
it is too long to read
it is shared by a friend
Q6.
Why is it important to report harmful online content?
to improve internet speeds
to increase website traffic
to promote free speech
Correct answer: to protect others from harm

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which country is known for having the most extensive internet censorship policies?
United Kingdom
USA
Correct answer: China
Russia
Q2.
Why does the USA have fewer internet censorship laws compared to other countries?
it has no interest in regulating the internet
Correct answer: it prioritises freedom of speech under the First Amendment
it lacks the technology to enforce censorship
it has stricter privacy laws than other countries
Q3.
Which of the following is true about internet censorship?
it only involves removing illegal content
it is the same in every country
it has no impact on citizens
Correct answer: it can include restricting access to certain information
Q4.
What technology creates a secure and encrypted connection between a computer and other computers via the internet, often used to bypass censorship?
Correct Answer: VPN, virtual private network
Q5.
Match the term to its definition:
Correct Answer:censorship,altering, restricting or prohibiting content viewed or published

altering, restricting or prohibiting content viewed or published

Correct Answer:Dark Web,websites hosted on the Dark Net, accessed through specific software

websites hosted on the Dark Net, accessed through specific software

Correct Answer:encryption,converting plaintext into unreadable ciphertext

converting plaintext into unreadable ciphertext

Q6.
What is the main goal of technologies like VPNs in areas with high censorship?
Correct answer: to provide access to restricted information
to monitor citizens’ online activity
to block harmful content
to remove illegal content