Blokovanie webových stránok ako prostriedok boja proti dezinformáciám na Slovensku: právne limity, európske štandardy a odporúčania pre právnu úpravu.

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Authors: Matúš Mesarčík
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Abstract

The article examines the legal and technical aspects of website blocking as a tool to combat the spread of disinformation in the Slovak legal environment. It is based on an analysis of the applicable legislation, in particular the Cybersecurity Act, in the context of the requirements arising from the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union, as well as relevant international soft-law instruments. The author compares the Slovak framework with selected foreign models and highlights a good practice example drawn from the Gambling Act. The article critically assesses the current blocking mechanism in the Slovak Republic, pointing to insufficient procedural safeguards, the absence of independent oversight, and a low level of transparency. Based on a qualitative analysis, it proposes de lege ferenda solutions to ensure constitutional and EU compliance, including a clear legal basis, precise definition of blockable content, the introduction of prior notification, effective remedies, time limits on measures, and independent judicial review. The aim of the article is to offer a legislative framework that allows for an effective response to serious disinformation while minimising the risk of disproportionate interference with freedom of expression and the right to information.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Freedom of Expression and Defamation Misinformation and Its Impacts Digitalization Law and Regulation

Publication details

Journal / source
Právny obzor
Volume
108
Issue
6
Publication date
19 January 2026