This Infographic Looks at the Google Transparency Report
M — July 4, 2013 — Pop Culture
Many people would site Google as the number one Internet search engine in the world, but most aren't aware of how much content the government asks the Google transparency report to remove from the Interweb annually. This interactive infographic, titled 'Why Does the World Ask Google to Censor?' visually shows the different country governments in the world that have asked Google to remove specific Internet content.
A rather revealing tool, this interactive infographic lets users hover their cursors over specific countries and find out which country governments asked to have Internet content removed and why it was approved to be removed. Each country is also a hyperlink so users can be directed to more information about the specific country. The overall infographic lets users discover why Google is censoring Internet data from several targeted areas, many of which don't even have government-allowed Internet access.
A rather revealing tool, this interactive infographic lets users hover their cursors over specific countries and find out which country governments asked to have Internet content removed and why it was approved to be removed. Each country is also a hyperlink so users can be directed to more information about the specific country. The overall infographic lets users discover why Google is censoring Internet data from several targeted areas, many of which don't even have government-allowed Internet access.
Trend Themes
1. Transparency of Internet Censorship - There is a trend towards creating interactive infographics that visually depict the extent of content removal or censorship by governments on the internet.
2. Government Requests for Content Removal - This trend focuses on highlighting the specific country governments that request content removal from major internet platforms like Google.
3. Access to Information and Internet Freedom - There is a growing concern for internet freedom and access to information globally, as demonstrated by the censorship trends revealed in the Google Transparency Report infographic.
Industry Implications
1. Data Visualization - The data visualization industry can leverage this trend by developing interactive infographics for various topics, including internet censorship and content removal.
2. Digital Rights Advocacy - The digital rights advocacy sector can utilize the Google Transparency Report infographic to raise awareness about internet censorship and the need for unrestricted access to information.
3. Government and Regulatory Compliance - Companies can develop tools and services to assist governments and organizations in monitoring and complying with legal requirements regarding content removal requests on the internet.
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