More Countries Instituted Internet Shutdowns in 2022 Than Ever, Researchers Say

More countries shut down the Internet in 2022 than ever before, according to a new report by digital rights researchers, as the threat of “digital authoritarianism” races up the agenda of many governments worldwide. Authorities in 35 countries instituted Internet shutdowns at least 187 times, according to the New York-based digital rights watchdog Access Now.

The GigaLaw Firm helps companies of all sizes protect their brands online, using domain name dispute policies – such as the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) – and other legal tools available to copyright and trademark owners on the Internet.