SECTOR 1 Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 2.0 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with, or obtain permission, from state authorities. There is no law that requires site owners and bloggers to obtain prior authorization. And yet, websites that present information and opinions are often “of extreme virulence” according to a panel member. The leniency can, however, be explained by the fact that the level of internet ...information and penetration is very low in Algeria. (See indicator 2.9). opinions are often “of Nonetheless, a law on specific regulations for the prevention extreme virulence” of and the fight against ICT-related offences was adopted in late June 2009. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 22 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ALGERIA 2009 4.7