“DNS resolvers aren’t a censorship tool” – experts warn against the risks of growing internet blocking

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The i2Coalition published a new report to map the collateral damage of DNS blocking and other internet restrictions across the world Some European governments and the US are actively debating infrastructure-level blocking as an anti-piracy solution Experts urge the global community to help them document these incidents From halting online dissent and illegal content to copyright infringement and child safety, governments worldwide have been increasingly turning to blocking practices that target the core internet infrastructure to pursue their policy goals. Yet, even when deployed with the best intentions, these measures are not only thought to be ineffective, but also to...