Internet access is a human right, most users believe

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Marlene Leung
November 24, 2014

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An international survey of Internet users has found that more than 80 per cent believe affordable access to the Internet should be a basic human right.

Some 23,326 Internet users from 24 different countries were surveyed on a range of issues including online security, surveillance and censorship.

The CIGI-Ipsos Global Survey on Internet Security and Trust found that 83 per cent of users believe affordable access to the Internet should be a basic human right. As well, 81 per cent of users said the Internet is important for their own economic future and likelihood.

Fen Hampson, director of CIGI's Global …

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