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electronic civil disobedience  

Definition

  • Electronic Civil Disobedience (ECD) is a political strategy that uses electronic techniques for the purpose of blocking information access and/or disrupting the functioning of an institution. Examples include triggering denial-of-service attacks, posting electronic graffiti, and staging virtual sit-ins. [Source: Encyclopedia of New Media; Electronic Civil Disobedience]

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