SECTOR 1 to establish blogs or websites to register with the Registrar of Companies and to get a license from the Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority (TCRA). The government, a panellist noted, would institute a mechanism through which the content of blogs and websites would be controlled. Another panellist pointed out, however, that it would be hard to control the blogs because most of them were hosted abroad through .com domains. He/she also added that citizens could use pseudonyms and elude providing their true identification. Currently, only internet service providers are required to register. Panellists also stated that Tanzania has had experience with blogs that were started to diminish the rights of individuals, including the right to privacy and the right of reply. Nevertheless, panellists were of the view that freedom to run blogs and websites was fundamental, as long as it also ensured the rights of innocent individuals who were victimised by the anonymous nature of their operations. 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: 3.0 (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. The panellists were in agreement that since the advent of websites and blogs, the government had not enacted any law to restrict them. However, hosts of websites such as Jamboforums (now jamiiforums.com) were once interrogated by authorities over content that irked the government. Another blog called zetamu was also shut down with the help of international law enforcing agencies, when it was found to be invading the privacy of individuals. The government is now working with the International Telecommunication Union to see how to safeguard the rights of children from paedophilia, pornography and sexual content and harassment on the internet. 18 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER TANZANIA 2010