SECTOR 1 offence if you make this information public… Government stamps everything ‘confidential’, even routine correspondence.” In 2014, the Tanzanian chapter of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISATan) awarded the judiciary, the “so-called soldiers of human rights”, with the ‘Golden Padlock’ award for being the most secretive public institution in the country. 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: 1.6 (2012 = 2.5; 2010 = 1.6; 2008 = 1.3; 2006 = 1.1) 1.8 Websites, blogs and other digital platforms are not required to register with, or obtain permission, from state authorities. While internet service providers (ISPs) are required to register with the state, websites and blogs are not. This is expected to change, however, with the recently passed Cybercrimes Act, which is not yet in operation. 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: 22 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER Tanzania 2015 4.7 (2012 = 4.8; 2010 = 3.0; 2008 = n/a; 2006 = n/a)