Global Digital Freedoms Decline

The "Freedom on the Internet 2026" report depicts an ongoing decline in digital liberties worldwide for the sixteenth consecutive year. Liberties have decreased in 16 out of 38 evaluated countries, while 8 countries experienced improvements, and the situation remained unchanged in the rest. Among the most affected nations is Iran, which received the lowest score of 9 out of 100, after authorities imposed a near-total blackout lasting 88 days during the recent war— the longest such shutdown across the country. The report also highlights restrictions in Arab countries such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Sudan, which are not classified as "free." The report emphasizes that child protection laws, such as Australia's ban on social media for those under 16, raise concerns about the collection of sensitive data. It also notes the rise of AI-related restrictions, such as those in India requiring content to be deleted within three hours, contributing to pressures on free journalism. Conversely, Bangladesh experienced the most significant improvement, following a reduction in practices that disrupt connectivity. Meanwhile, the future of the internet appears to be heading toward two diverging paths: governments expanding control over information or maintaining the web as a free space for expression.

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