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Internet monitoring is the practice of monitoring and analyzing internet traffic in order to identify and prevent illegal or harmful activities. This is an important practice because it helps to protect individuals and organizations from a variety of online threats, such as hacking, cyberbullying, and the spread of misinformation.

However, there are also some potential pitfalls associated with internet monitoring. One of the main concerns is the issue of privacy. Internet monitoring can potentially invade the privacy of individuals if it is not properly regulated and controlled. Additionally, internet monitoring can be used by governments to censor or suppress certain forms of speech or expression, which can have a negative impact on freedom of expression and the ability of individuals to access and share information. Finally, internet monitoring can be expensive and resource-intensive, which can make it difficult for some organizations to implement.

The idea of a single world wide web with a free flow of information is disintegrating rapidly, with governmental interference and paid subscription models leading to the establishment of a splintered Internet in which access to reliable information is more a luxury than a right.

China’s aggressive Internet monitoring and firewalling represents the biggest example, but other authoritarian governments are also repressing Internet access.