Internet filtering is the process of controlling or restricting access to certain websites, online content, and services. It is generally used to protect children from inappropriate material, but can also be used for other purposes such as blocking access to malicious websites or preventing users from viewing certain types of content. Internet filtering can be done at both the network level and an individual user level. At the network level, filtering is typically done by Internet service providers (ISPs) who use software tools to block access to certain sites or content. At the individual user level, popular web browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox offer built-in options that allow parents to set up filters for their children's devices.
In addition to these methods, some governments have implemented laws that require ISPs to impose censorship on their networks. These laws are typically aimed at protecting citizens from illegal activities such as hate speech or terrorism-related activity. While these laws may have good intentions, they often end up restricting access to legitimate sources of information due to overly broad definitions of what constitutes a "harmful" website or content type. This has led many people and organizations around the world to criticize internet filtering as an effective form of censorship that stifles freedom of expression and limits access to important resources.
Website filtering
