India has been leading the world in internet shutdowns for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new report from the watchdog group Access Now. The report, which was released on Tuesday, found that India had the highest number of internet shutdowns in 2020, with a total of 134 incidents.
The report, titled “Keep It On 2020: Global Internet Disruptions in the Age of COVID-19”, found that India was responsible for more than half of all internet shutdowns worldwide. The report also found that India was the only country to have more than 100 internet shutdowns in 2020.
The report noted that the majority of internet shutdowns in India were related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government imposed internet shutdowns in several states in order to contain the spread of the virus. The report also noted that the government imposed internet shutdowns in order to prevent the spread of misinformation and to control protests.
The report also found that India was the only country to have more than 100 internet shutdowns in 2020. The report noted that the majority of internet shutdowns in India were related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The government imposed internet shutdowns in several states in order to contain the spread of the virus. The report also noted that the government imposed internet shutdowns in order to prevent the spread of misinformation and to control protests.
The report highlighted the impact of internet shutdowns on the economy, noting that they can have a significant impact on businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. The report also noted that internet shutdowns can have a negative impact on freedom of expression and access to information.
The report also noted that internet shutdowns can have a negative impact on human rights, including the right to privacy. The report noted that internet shutdowns can also have a negative impact on public health, as they can prevent people from accessing vital health information.
The report concluded by calling on governments to ensure that internet shutdowns are only used as a last resort and that they are subject to judicial oversight. The report also called on governments to ensure that internet shutdowns are limited in scope and duration and that they are not used to suppress dissent or to restrict access to information.
Overall, the report highlighted the need for governments to ensure that internet shutdowns are used only as a last resort and that they are subject to judicial oversight. The report also noted the need for governments to ensure that internet shutdowns are limited in scope and duration and that they are not used to suppress dissent or to restrict access to information. The report concluded by calling on governments to ensure that internet shutdowns are used only as a last resort and that they are subject to judicial oversight.