Re: National Internet Filtering System

From: Ish Sookun <ish_at_hacklog.in>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 20:41:31 +0400

I should perhaps rephrase. By "clarity" I mean details on the "public
consultation" effected. Besides I would also like to know to what extent
"Child Sexual Abuse" has been reduced since 2011, following the setup of
the "National Internet Filtering System".

Thank you.

Regards,

Ish Sookun

On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 8:24 PM, Ish Sookun <ish_at_hacklog.in> wrote:

> Hello again Mr Oolun,
>
> I sent you an email two days ago regarding the "National Internet
> Filtering System". Could you please provide me some "clarity" on the same?
> Searching for "Internet filtering" on icta.mu returns nothing.
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> ​Ish Sookun
>
> - Geek by birth, Linux by choice.
> - I blog at HACKLOG.in.
>
> https://twitter.com/IshSookun ^^ Do you tweet?
>
> On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Ish Sookun <ish_at_hacklog.in> wrote:
>
>> Hello Mr Oolun,
>>
>> As a concerned Internet user in Mauritius, I expect an explanation by the
>> ICT Authority on the installation of a "National Internet Filtering System"
>> as published by Watchdog International[1].
>>
>> Was there a public consultation before the ICT Authority decides to "spy"
>> the Mauritian Internet users? What if as an Internet consumer in Mauritius
>> I refuse to be spied over? Does that mean I have to stop using the Internet?
>>
>> Was there any research carried out in Mauritius showing that the
>> "National Internet Filtering System" will reduce Child Sexual Abuse? Does
>> the Internet filtering system Guarantee that such content will NOT be
>> accessible at all?
>>
>> I strongly deplore the action by the ICT Authority to monitor my Internet
>> usage without notifying me and asking for permission.
>>
>> As this matter concerns Internet users in Mauritius, I am copying my
>> email to the Mauritius Internet Users, members of the local press and the
>> Data Protection Office.
>>
>> I should also disclose that I am a member of the ICT Advisory Council and
>> this email will be viewable on a public mailing list.
>>
>> [1] http://www.watchdoginternational.net/images/stories/mauritius.pdf
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> --
>> ​Ish Sookun
>>
>> - Geek by birth, Linux by choice.
>> - I blog at HACKLOG.in.
>>
>> https://twitter.com/IshSookun ^^ Do you tweet?
>>
>
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