"Cybercrime and national security laws are being applied to prosecute lawful expression, restrict access to information, and expand state surveillance, often without adequate judicial oversight."
"The UK's Online Safety Act has contributed to the global diffusion of 'duty of care' frameworks, influencing regulatory approaches in other jurisdictions with fewer protections."
"Disruptions to internet access, including shutdowns and throttling, significantly affect the ability of human rights defenders to communicate, document abuses, and access support networks."
"The expanded use of digital surveillance technologies, such as spyware and biometric monitoring systems, further compounds the risks faced by human rights defenders."
Governments worldwide are implementing laws to combat online harms, including cybercrime and disinformation, often at the expense of fundamental rights. These laws can restrict lawful expression, limit access to information, and enhance state surveillance without proper oversight. The UK's Online Safety Act has influenced similar regulations globally, sometimes with fewer protections. Internet disruptions hinder human rights defenders' ability to communicate and document abuses, while increased digital surveillance technologies pose additional risks to their safety and freedom of expression.
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