SECTOR 1

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:

4.7 (2005: n/a; 2007: n/a; 2009: 4.8)

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 laws that specifically allow the authorities to block internet access.
However, the sections of the Communications Act allowing for the interception
of electronic communication could be used to pressure communication license
holders to block or filter information.

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 NAMIBIA 2011

4.1 (2005: n/a; 2007: n/a; 2009: 4.3)

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