Splinternet & Net Neutrality

What does the term "splinternet" refer to?

• A broken internet connection

• Cyberspace controlled and regulated by different countries

• A new type of internet browser

• A faster version of the internet

Which two countries are mentioned as rapidly increasing their internet oversight?

• United States and Canada

• China and Russia

• Germany and France

• India and Japan

What is "information sovereignty" a euphemism for?

• Protecting citizen data

• Improving internet speed

• Replacing western internet services with limited, controllable alternatives

• Expanding internet access

According to the article, which of the following is NOT true about internet censorship?

• It only occurs in authoritarian regimes

• It can involve blocking access to certain web properties

• It can include filtering and censoring news agencies

• It is becoming more common globally

What does the acronym "BAT" stand for in the context of Chinese internet companies?

• Beijing Advanced Technology

• Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent

• Business and Technology

• Best Asian Tech

How has Google's approach to the Chinese market changed over time?

• They've always been fully committed to the Chinese market

• They've never tried to enter the Chinese market

• They initially pulled out but later developed a censored version called Dragonfly

• They've increased their resistance to censorship over time

What does the Universal Declaration of Human Rights state about information access?

• Information should be restricted to protect national security

• People have the right to seek, receive, and impart information through any media

• Governments should control information flow

• Information access is not a human right

In what year did the UN declare "online freedom" to be a fundamental human right?

• 1948

• 2000

• 2016

• 2019

What is the proposed first step to implement a transparent monitoring system for internet freedom?

• Imposing sanctions on countries with censorship

• Creating a ranking system dividing nations into Free, Partly Free, or Not Free

• Shutting down the internet in non-compliant countries

• Providing free internet to all citizens globally

What is suggested as a potential consequence for countries that remain in the "Not Free" tier?

• Economic prosperity

• Increased global influence

• Isolation and low growth rates

• More foreign investment