Defining the list of prohibited content on websites in the UAE

The digital government in the United Arab Emirates has defined a list of prohibited content on internet sites in the UAE to protect society, as the list includes about 19 content that is considered to be published in violation of the laws in the country.

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Creating a list of content that is not allowed to be shown on websites in the UAE

In order to safeguard society, the government of the United Arab Emirates has outlined a list of restricted topics that cannot be discussed on websites based in the country. The list contains approximately 19 topics that are thought to be discussed in a manner that is contrary to the laws that are in effect in the UAE.

19 content is prohibited on internet sites in the UAE to protect society

19 content is not allowed to be displayed on websites in the UAE in order to preserve society, In order to protect society, government sites, and data from information technology crimes, protect people's privacy, combat rumors and fraud crimes through electronic communication, and confirm that prohibited content is any content that is unacceptable or inconsistent with the public interest, public morals, public order, national security, or the teachings of the Islamic religion, the digital government of the UAE has identified 19 types of content that are prohibited on internet sites in the UAE. This was done in order to protect society, government sites, and data from information technology crimes, protect people'

List of prohibited content to be published on websites in the UAE

The following is a list of content that is not allowed to be published on websites in the UAE: She went on to explain that the following types of content are forbidden according to the policy of "Internet Access Management" (also known as "IAM"): "Bypassing the blocking system and accessing blocked content, pornography, nudity and vice, fraud and electronic phishing, insult, slander and defamation, violation of privacy, abuse of the state and disturbance of public order, support for criminal acts and skills, drugs, medical practices and drugs in violation of the laws." "violation of intellectual property rights," "discrimination," "racism," and "defamation of religions," "viruses and malware," "promotion or trafficking in prohibited goods and services," "illegal communication services," "gambling," "terrorism," and "prohibited upper domains," "illegal activities," and "content prohibited by order of judicial authorities or by law" are also included in the categories.

Implementation of the Internet access policy to protect society in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates' (UAE's) society will be protected by the implementation of the Internet access policy, The "Digital Government" said that the Media Regulatory Office controls and organizes media activities in the UAE, including free zones, and pointed out that Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 regarding combatting rumors and cybercrime intends to protect society, government websites, and data. In addition, the "Digital Government" indicated that the Media Regulatory Office oversees and organizes media activities in the UAE. Information technology crimes, protection of people's privacy, combating rumors and crimes of fraud and fraud through electronic communication, and the digital government were added to the list of responsibilities of the Communications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (Tedra). Tedra is also responsible for implementing the policy of managing Internet access in the UAE, in coordination with the Media Regulatory Office and licensed Internet service providers. Internet access management policy in the country consists of certain frameworks and categories that must be taken into account by Internet service providers, to ensure Internet security and protect end users from harmful sites that contain materials that contradict the religious and moral values of the state Emirates, and it was pointed out that the Authority monitors the electronic content that is available to users in the UAE, and notifies the relevant authorities when there is a violation of the policy. In addition, Etisalat and du companies, as well as the Internet access management policy in the country, The Authority also keeps an eye on advertisements that can be found on the internet, including commercials for various goods and services. In the event that the authority makes such a request, Etisalat and Du are obligated to ban online content in addition to medical and other specialist goods and services.

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