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internet-regulation
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thehindubusinessline.comworld22 hrs ago
India Monitors Telegram Over Illegal Content Concerns
A government report states that Indian authorities are tracking Telegram for possible illegal material. The review covers content moderation and compliance with local laws.
indiatoday.intoday.inworld8 days ago
India Blocks Telegram Access Nationwide Until June 22
Government officials ordered the messaging app blocked through June 22 after linking it to exam-cheating operations. The action affects India's largest Telegram user base by download volume.
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forbes.comfinance28 days ago
UK High Court Approves Omnibus Order for Piracy Site Blocking
The U.K. High Court has issued an omnibus order allowing rights holders to block access to piracy services that meet defined criteria without filing new applications for each domain. The order, obtained by the Motion Picture Association, lasts six months and can be extended.
South China Morning Postworld28 days ago
Indonesia Blocks Polymarket Access Over Online Gambling Rules
Indonesia's communications and digital ministry blocked the predictions platform Polymarket after it hosted bets on the end of President Prabowo Subianto's term. The ministry classified the site as an online gambling service that violates Indonesian law.
Reasonpolitics36 days ago
British Government Considers Age Verification Law for Online Services
The British government is reviewing a proposal that would impose internet curfews for younger users and age checks across games, VPNs, and websites. Privacy groups and technology companies have raised concerns about effects on anonymity and data security.
The Guardiantechnology41 days ago
Ofcom fines US suicide forum £950k and prepares to block it in UK as Google defends search links
Ofcom fined the US-based forum's operators £950,000 after the site remained accessible in the UK despite laws against encouraging suicide. A link to the forum appeared as the second search result below the Samaritans on Google. The Molly Rose Foundation raised the issue, citing t…
world46 days ago
Russian Internet Restrictions Disrupt Small Business Operations
Unpredictable outages and curbs on messaging apps such as Telegram have created communication problems for Russian small businesses that rely on digital platforms for sales. The restrictions, which include limits on VPNs and periodic mobile internet shutdowns, have affected milli…
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