New web error code draws attention to Internet censorship

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The Internet might be available worldwide, but varying legal systems in different countries often lead to sites being blocked or filtered for reasons that aren't always clear. A new Internet error code aims to solve the lack of transparency associated with censorship and legal obstacles. If you're browsing the web today and reach a 404 error that typically means the page you were looking for wasn't found. A new 451 error code is designed to notify you that content has been blocked.


New web error code draws attention to Internet censorship