A proxyA proxy is a server or software application that acts as an intermediary between a client (such as a web browser) and another server. Like a VPN, it can also mask a web user's IP address. Proxies are commonly used for various purposes, such as to bypass internet censorship and geographic restrictions by allowing users to access content from different... is a server or software application that acts as an intermediary between a client (such as a web browser) and another server. Like a VPN, it can also mask a web user’s IP address. Proxies are commonly used for various purposes, such as to bypass internet censorship and geographic restrictions by allowing users to access content from different locations. See also: VPN
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- VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- VLOPs (very large online platforms)
- UGC (User generated content)
- URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
- Trusted Flaggers
- Trust & Safety
- Transparency Report
- Ticket
- TVEC (Terrorist and Violent Extremist Content)
- T&C (Terms and Conditions) or TOS (Terms of Services)
- Targeted advertising
- Safety by design
- Risk Assessment
- Removal orders
- Reactive moderation
- Proxy
- Proactive detection
- Personal data
- Parental Controls
- Out-of-court dispute mechanism
- Online Platforms
- Online Marketplaces
- Notice and Action
- Misinformation
- Mere Conduits
- ISP (Internet Service Provider)
- Intellectual property
- Hosting service
- Hate Speech
- Hash-based matching
- Grooming
- Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)
- Geoblocking
- Flagging
- Filtering
- Fact-checking
- Europol
- Doxing
- Disinformation
- Digital Service Coordinators (DSCs)
- Demonetization
- De-indexed
- Dark Patterns
- Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
- Counterfeiting
- Copyright infringement
- Content Removal
- Content Moderator
- Content Moderation
- Complaint Mechanism
- Community Moderation
- Community Guidelines
- Cache server
- Bot Account
- Block
- Ban
- Automated detection tools
- Appeal
- Algorithmic amplification
- Age Verification