Streisand Effect

When trying to censor information ends up increasing awareness of that information

Meaning

Definition

The phenomenon where attempts to hide, remove, or censor information inadvertently increases public attention to that information. Named after Barbra Streisand's attempt to suppress photos of her residence, which backfired and brought more attention to them.

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