Communication Rights

The Internet has become a vitally important area for civil society. With hundreds of millions of users worldwide, it provides a unique public sphere where decisions that shape all our lives can be freely debated and considered. In a globalised world that often undermines localised democratic institutions the Internet provides an essential means for defending and extending participatory democracy.

But for the Internet to achieve its full democratic and social potential it is vital that certain fundamental “Internet Rights” be recognised: the right to access the Internet, the right to free speech and debate on matters of public interest, the right to protection of privacy and for open democratic processes in setting Internet standards.

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  • The right to access the Internet
  • The right to free speech and debate on matters of public interest
  • 24-30 April: TV Turnoff week
  • The right to protection of privacy
  • For open democratic processes in setting Internet standards
  • Other documents

• On the Web
  • Communication Rights in the Information Society (CRIS)
  • Internet Rights Bulgaria Foundation
  • Indymedia Bulgaria
  • NGO Bulgaria