Monica Eaton Says Internet Censorship is a Matter of Public Policy
Chargebacks911 COO Monica Eaton, a globally-recognized expert in online security and fraud prevention, was asked to offer her insight as part of a recent study published by Casino.org.
Casino.org is one of the most trusted sources in the online gaming industry. They help players identify legitimate online outlets, offering detailed guides, news articles, and more to keep consumers safe from fraudulent online betting sites.
A recent report published by the site reviews and maps the most- and least-censored countries on earth in terms of internet restrictions. The report also judges countries’ restrictiveness based on access to some of the world’s leading social media platforms, including YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.
While most of us can agree that freedom of speech online is an essential right, there are points where it can get tricky. For instance, does a consumer’s “right to be forgotten” ensured under European GDPR regulations override someone else’s right to talk about that person online?
“For most Western governments, internet censorship is more a question of public policy,” Monica explains. “How much should we protect children? Does your ‘right’ to be forgotten…supersede my First Amendment right to engage in free speech and talk about you online if I feel like it? It’s not an easy question, because both sides have valid points.”
Ensuring that consumers remain safe and free on the internet is a difficult task. However, these questions are becoming increasingly vital to address as we conduct more of our lives in virtual space.
