Title: Which Countries Have the Strictest Internet Censorship? - ReadWrite
Headings: Which Countries Have the Strictest Internet Censorship?
Which Countries Have the Strictest Internet Censorship?
How is the internet censored?
Technical measures for blocking or filtering content.
Countries with strict internet censorship.
China
North Korea
Cuba
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Other countries
How to get around internet censorship.
Alternate locations
Proxy servers
SSH Tunnels
VPNs
Tor
Should you circumvent censorship?
Paul Bischoff

Content: The internet can be censored in several different ways. In the most extreme examples, such as North Korea, the majority of the population is cut off from the internet, and only a small portion of society can access its tightly controlled intranet. This system makes it virtually impossible for average citizens to access the free internet. If adequate internet infrastructure is in place for the majority of the population, there are still ways that governments can restrict it. The two most common techniques are site blocking and content filtering. These involve entirely blocking access to websites that regulators don’t approve of and removing any information on specific topics, respectively. These techniques can be used to suppress criticism of the regime, block resistance movements, ban ideas and content that are deemed inappropriate, stop the flow of information during political turmoil, and much more. Sites and content can be restricted either manually or automatically with algorithms that detect and stop access to controversial material. They can also be blocked and filtered on either a permanent or a dynamic basis. Some governments may choose to block certain content during elections, political scandals, or other events when they perceive that the regime could be harmed.