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OONI Probe seeks contributions to internet censorship dataset
Key points
- OONI Probe measures internet censorship.
- Contributes to an open dataset.
- Tests website blocking and network performance.
- Checks circumvention tools for messaging apps.
Measuring Internet Censorship
OONI Probe is a tool designed to measure internet censorship. Users can run the application to determine which websites are blocked in their country. This data contributes to the world's largest open dataset on internet censorship.
Network Performance and Messaging Apps
In addition to website blocking, OONI Probe includes an NDT test, developed with M-Lab, to measure network speed and performance. The tool also tests if messaging applications like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram are blocked, and if circumvention tools function on the user's network.
Data Transparency
Test results from OONI Probe are automatically published in near real-time. This process aims to increase transparency regarding internet censorship globally by making collected data publicly accessible.
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Reporting from
OONI Probe is encouraging users to run its tool to measure internet censorship and contribute to its open dataset. The tool checks website blocking, network performance, and the functionality of circumvention tools for messaging apps.