Article 19 report outlines state of Internet freedom in Brazil

The freedom of expression organization Article 19 announced the release of the report "Digital Freedom in Brazil," which aims to serve as a resource to bring Brazil in agreement with international freedom of expression standards and improve online expression in the South American country. According to Article 19, the report presents international legislation on freedom of expression on the Internet, examines online censorship in Brazil, and describes major challenges. The report also presents debates over Internet access, bandwidth and policies for digital inclusion. The report cites current bills to regulate online content, like the cyber-crime bill, which could force Internet providers to monitor and report alleged violations to the criminal Internet law, turning providers into a proxy for the police. Another bill mentioned was the Internet Bill of Rights that would define rights and duties of users and businesses that surf the net.

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