SECTOR 1 1.9 Websites and blogs are not required to register with, or obtain permission, from state authorities. The law does not restrict anyone in Zimbabwe from setting up their own website or starting a blog. Websites only need to register their domain with the Internet Service Provider. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 4.9 (2010:5.0; 2008:n/a; 2006:n/a) 1.10 The state does not seek to block or filter internet content unless laws provide for restrictions that serve a legitimate interest and are necessary in a democratic society. There are no attempts to block or filter internet content. However according to the Interception of Communications Act ,“authorised persons” such as the Chief of Defence Intelligence, the Director-General of the President’s department responsible for national security, the Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the Commissioner-General of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority or anyone they nominate may obtain a warrant from the minister in charge of communications (and not a court) to intercept or monitor “certain communications in the course of their transmission through a telecommunication, postal or any other related service or system in Zimbabwe.” AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER ZIMBABWE 2012 21