document: Virtual borders , real laws -LSB- Internet activity and treaties -RSB- National governments are working to tame activity on the Internet . They have worked steadily to extend control over online activities that they believe affect their interests , even when the activities occur outside their borders . These usually involve what governments regard as their domain : protecting public order , enforcing commercial laws , and , occasionally , protecting consumer interests . Methods have included assertions or legal jurisdiction based on where material is accessible instead of where it originates , and the blocking of sites , service providers , or entire high level domains from access by citizens . Such instances are mentioned in this article . Whilst larger companies are able to defend themselves against overseas lawsuits , individuals and smaller organizations lack the resources to defend what are often normal business activities at home , but could violate the laws of local jurisdictions in countries around the world . The problems of libel are discussed as are the blocking of certain sites by certain countries . Efforts to draw up Internet treaties are also mentioned
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