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Technical Blocking Methods

Methods used by countries to block pornography, including DNS tampering, IP blocking, and keyword filtering.

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Which countries currently enforce nationwide porn blocking and what technologies do they use?

A diverse set of countries — especially in the Middle East, parts of Asia, and several authoritarian states — or bans on pornography through a mix of legal prohibition and technical filtering . The pr...