As activists and ordinary citizens have increasingly made use of the internet to express their opinions and connect with others, many governments have also increased surveillance, filtering, legal actions and harassment.
Kwa kuwa wanaharakati na raia wa kawaida wamekuwa wakitumia mtandao wa intaneti kueleza maoni yao na kuungana na wengine, serikali nyingi pia zimeongeza upekuzi, uchujaji, vitendo vya kisheria na usumbufu.