Restricted Internet Access: Students Perspectives on the Right to Expression and Privacy in a Developed Nation.

The challenges posed by globalization and the knowledge-driven society, has resulted in the development of new policies in education across the world.  The internet freedom is one of such policies in the educational setting as it has been identified to provide both academic and social benefits which can be accessed anywhere ranging from home, school, libraries and on the go, with the aim of equipping students to be a well-rounded individuals.

There were cases of government restrictions on access to the internet, including certain web sites, credible Reports, and also a monitoring of e-mail and internet chat rooms by law enforcement agencies, thereby challenging users freedom of expression and privacy. This study investigates the perspectives of students in the Scottish higher education regarding restricted access as a challenge as aspect of their human right and dignity. Data was collected through qualitative enquiry conducted among 30 students using a random sample selection and analysed using Nvivo 10.  recomendations were made thereafter.