'Qatari authorities are contemplating more protectionist measures including stricter monitoring of cyber traffic to protect youth from exposure to inappropriate online content like pornography or hate material deemed offensive to religion and culture.'
'Officials at the ictQATAR — a body that regulates telecommunications in the country — told Gulf Times yesterday the decision to further tighten cyber regime is taken after recent surveys suggest almost 30% youth are vulnerable to unsuitable substance.'
'Though these surveys do not explicitly mention what falls under the category of inappropriate content, officials said it is a veiled reference to pornography and emotionally disturbing words and images.
In most cases, they explained, it is insulting to religion, culture and morality.'
'Experts believe fresh measures will put more curbs on Internet accessibility in Qatar......Officials, however, did not elaborate what else would constitute the contours of new regulations because proposals are still at the initial stage.
They also appeared unsure how long it can take before overhauling of laws actually takes place.'
'Qatari authorities are contemplating more protectionist measures including stricter monitoring of cyber traffic to protect youth from exposure to inappropriate online content like pornography or hate material deemed offensive to religion and culture.'
'Officials at the ictQATAR — a body that regulates telecommunications in the country — told Gulf Times yesterday the decision to further tighten cyber regime is taken after recent surveys suggest almost 30% youth are vulnerable to unsuitable substance.'
'Though these surveys do not explicitly mention what falls under the category of inappropriate content, officials said it is a veiled reference to pornography and emotionally disturbing words and images.
In most cases, they explained, it is insulting to religion, culture and morality.'
'Experts believe fresh measures will put more curbs on Internet accessibility in Qatar......Officials, however, did not elaborate what else would constitute the contours of new regulations because proposals are still at the initial stage.
They also appeared unsure how long it can take before overhauling of laws actually takes place.'
http://www.gulf-times.com/qatar/178/details/343883/qatar-mulls-more-step...
Sounds like a trojan horse move to secure more censorship if you ask me.