Law
The Right to Freedom of Assembly in Digital Spaces
Quick fact
Under international human rights law, freedom of assembly applies online as much as offline, but governments and tech companies often restrict virtual assemblies with less scrutiny than physical ones, creating a legal gray area.
Why this is interesting
You've attended a virtual protest or joined an online hashtag campaign—but did you know that action is legally protected as a form of assembly? Can your digital gathering be restricted like a physical march?