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[[Category:Packilvania]]
{{Politics of Packilvania}}
[[Surveillance and censorship in Packilvania|'''Surveillance and censorship in Packilvania''']] refer to the policies, institutions, systems and devices used to monitor citizens and control information in [[Packilvania]]. The [[Council of Ministers of Packilvania|Department of State Security]] is the government agency responsible for advising the government on and coordinating the implementation of surveillance and censorship policies. However, other organisations indirectly participate in the development and enforcement of surveillance and censorship policies throughout the nation such as the Packilvania Police Service, the [[Packilvanian State Security Agency]], the [[Judiciary of Packilvania]] etc. This can include the interception of telecommunications, regulations on media content, the use of a nationwide camera surveillance system etc. Due to its heavy restrictions on the Internet and media and use of propaganda, Packilvania is often ranked poorly in metrics of media freedom and freedom of speech and thought. Government authorities such as Prime Minister [[Prince Luwadeen a-Harim Bedon]] have justified these policies as necessary to maintain public order and national security.
== Internet surveillance and censorship ==
All the Internet traffic circulating within, entering and exiting Packilvania is monitored by the
* '''Keyword control:''' The PCA maintains a list of keywords for which search engines must restrict content or in certain instances not show any content at all. Furthermore, messaging services are required to filter our or block messages containing prohibited phrases and words.
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== Camera surveillance ==
The government maintains an extensive system of CCTV cameras in public places. It uses these cameras to record and monitor people's behaviour. Using artificial intelligence, the government's camera surveillance system can identify individuals. There are no restrictions on the use of camera surveillance on civilians in Packilvania. The government's camera surveillance network is integrated via a closed network intended to prevent external forces from accessing or disrupting the camera surveillance network. This is run by the Cyber and Telecommunications Agency of Packilvania.
== Propaganda ==
The government has leveraged media to encourage public support for policies and ideologies that meet its requirements. The government assists in the financing of films that cover and approach topics in that portray the country and the state in a positive light. The government controls various television stations, radio stations, newspapers and magazines which produce content that falls within the states ideals and values. Furthermore, the state has also leveraged advertising in the form of billboards and social media among others to encourage certn behaviours and attitude among the people. The government provides funding and spaces for artists, writers, poets and choreographers who uphold their values. Moreover, membership in professional organisations within the arts (which are often instrumental in the recognition of exemplary work) can be influenced by the state. and
== Media restrictions ==
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* '''Professional registration:''' All journalists must be registered with the Packilvanian Journalistic Association to be allowed to be recognised as a professional journalist. This registration is required to work at large media companies and often the state will revoke the licenses of dissident journalists.
* '''Self-censorship:''' Due to the difficulty of many media restriction policies, senior officials in media namely editors and producers are held to high standards by the state and often held responsible for the journalistic work of their subordinates. They are required to discipline, dismiss or even report journalists that might threaten the state or subvert its interpretation of public order and national security.
== Criticisms ==
The Packilvanian government's surveillance and censorship has been criticised by foreign leaders, academics and non-governmental organisations as draconian and a violation of fundamental [[sapient rights in Packilvania]]. As such, the [[Freedom in the World]] index ranks Packilvania poorly in metrics of political freedom. Some countries have banned Packilvanian mobile telecommunications and Internet services providers due to fears surrounding Packilvanian surveillance issues as threats to their national security. Others have stated that although Packilvania does indeed conduct propaganda etc., not all its activities should be construed as surveillance and censorship. For instance, the government has used is powers to prevent the proliferation of false information and to encourage hygienic practices during the Vanoi Fever pandemic. Public surveillance has proven useful in thwarting criminals. Nevertheless, this does not vindicate the actions of the Packilvanian government.
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