A regulation that grants the government sweeping authority to censor content deemed inappropriate on digital platforms has raised concerns that it might further restrict freedom of speech and information in the digital space.
The ministerial regulation, signed by Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate in November, allows the ministry to remove prohibited content on digital platforms owned by the public, individual and private companies, known as digital service providers (PSEs).
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