Right to Internet Access vs. National Security Concerns: Addressing the Complex Questions of the Digital Era
- Title
- Right to Internet Access vs. National Security Concerns: Addressing the Complex Questions of the Digital Era
- Creator
- Joseph, Jipson
- Description
- The globe has made tremendous progress over the last few decades. The scientific and technological advancements have provided immense possibilities and opportunities to the world through the latest digitalization process. The present century is even termed as the digital era. Internet access is the most crucial element for the maximum utilization of digital technologies. Accordingly, the concept of digital rights evolved and identified the right to Internet access as the most essential digital right. However, several countries have not implemented this right as part of their human rights framework due to a lack of an international covenant or treaty. Besides, many countries violate the right to Internet access through many mechanisms, claiming national security grounds. In 2024, almost 300 Internet shutdowns happened across the globe, violating peoples fundamental rights. From this perspective, this chapter examines the relevance of Internet access and critically evaluates the national security defensive mechanism. 2026 by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
- Source
- Championing Civil Rights in the Digital Era;pp.365-391
- Date
- 01-01-2026
- Publisher
- IGI Global
- Coverage
- Joseph J., Christ University, India
- Rights
- Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
- Relation
- ISBN: 979-836933921-3; 979-836933920-6;
- Format
- online
- Language
- English
- Type
- Book chapter
Collection
Citation
Joseph, Jipson, “Right to Internet Access vs. National Security Concerns: Addressing the Complex Questions of the Digital Era,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 21, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24954.