The use of encryption and anonymity to exercise the rights to freedom of opinion and expression in the digital age 2015, para. 50
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Certain States have passed laws that require real-name registration for online activity, a kind of ban on anonymity. In the Russian Federation, bloggers with 3,000 or more daily readers must register with the media regulator and identify themselves publicly, and cybercafe users reportedly must provide identification to connect to public wireless facilities. China reportedly announced regulations requiring Internet users to register real names for certain websites and avoid spreading content that challenges national interests. South Africa also requires real name registration for online and mobile telephone users.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Civil & Political Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2015
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Other
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/29/32, para. 50.