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Moreover, the enactment of internet kill switches is not solely limited to authoritarian regimes. Countries like Malaysia, where plans are underway to establish an internet kill switch purportedly for digital security, show that the potential for control exists even in political systems that are less authoritarian.
A Future for Internet Access
As discussions around internet access intensify, it is crucial to consider the proposition of recognizing internet access as a fundamental human right. The UN declared internet access a human right in 2016, denouncing government-initiated shutdowns. However, critical gaps persist as there are no binding international laws explicitly prohibiting these measures.