the policy model of cyberspace filtering in Islamic Republic of IRAN

The cyberspace filtering as a immunization element is a fixed governmental policy of Islamic Republic of IRAN, but it is a challenging problem between policymakers and stockholders, especially after appearance of social networks. The main question of this article is what are the solutions of cyberspace filtering in Iran? This article by usage of interview with experts and thematic analysis suggests three model for improving the cyberspace of filtering. 1-“meta-policies of filtering,” 2-“decentralized governmental filtering,” and 3-“cultural-communicative converged filtering” (3CF-PAHFA). The first model emphasizes the need for the survival of governmental filtering, while it necessitates correction and conceptual development of the filtering. Accordingly, the second model includes suggestions for publicizing filtering such as user-based filtering rating, enhancing public surveillance, and indexing the criminal contents, etc. The third model in a proactive approach, while redefining the filtering and developing its concept, suggests policies such as: self-filtering, parental filtering, soft filtering by virtue of promoting indigenous content production, and local service, and establishment of content rating system.