Pirate Praveen 普拉文

Mayday Alert: 14 mobile apps banned, no blocking order released. #WhatTheBlock

Statement by @internetfreedom on @element @briar ban.

#india #element #briar #Freesoftware

May 10, 2023 at 1:15pmWeb
Show threadMichael Downey May 10, 2023
@praveen Link to statement?
Show threadKushal Das   🇸🇪May 10, 2023

@downey

https://internetfreedom.in/14-mobile-apps-banned/

@praveen

Mayday Alert: 14 mobile apps banned, no blocking order released. #WhatTheBlock

In May 2023, 14 mobile apps that provided end-to-end encrypted and peer-to-peer messaging services were reportedly banned. Reasoned blocking orders and a pre-decisional hearing were reportedly not provided to these apps. IFF filed a series of RTI applications to seek more information.

Internet Freedom Foundation
Show threadPirate Praveen 普拉文May 11, 2023
@kushal @downey thanks Kushal, I think I missed pasting the link.
Show threadGerardo LisboaMay 11, 2023

@praveen @internetfreedom @element @briar

India bans flagship client for the Matrix network

https://element.io/blog/india-bans-flagship-client-for-the-matrix-network/

https://fsci.in/blog/statement-on-banning-of-free-software-apps-element-briar/

https://internetfreedom.in/14-mobile-apps-banned/

#Internet #Censorship #India #OpenSource

India bans flagship client for the Matrix network

Element is one of 14 messaging apps blocked by the Central Indian Government which - we believe from media reports - relates to Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

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