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Show threadStewbsFeb 16, 2024
Here’s their toot mentioning the situation with Proton Mail: mastodon.world/…/111935324571240375
Internet Freedom Foundation (@[email protected])

⚠️STATEMENT: Reportedly, the E2EE email service @ProtonMail has received communication from @GoI_MeitY regarding a potential block under Section 69-A of the IT Act, 2000, at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to private schools in Chennai. 1/6 #WhatTheBlock https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/it-ministry-looks-to-block-proton-mail-on-request-of-tamil-nadu-police-101707938167006.html

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Show threadStewbsFeb 16, 2024
mastodon.world/…/111935324571240375 here’s their toot mentioning the situation with Proton Mail
Internet Freedom Foundation (@[email protected])

⚠️STATEMENT: Reportedly, the E2EE email service @ProtonMail has received communication from @GoI_MeitY regarding a potential block under Section 69-A of the IT Act, 2000, at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to private schools in Chennai. 1/6 #WhatTheBlock https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/it-ministry-looks-to-block-proton-mail-on-request-of-tamil-nadu-police-101707938167006.html

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Show threadStewbsFeb 16, 2024

Btw Internet Freedom Foundation (or the IFF) filed several RTI requests (RTI = Request to information) regarding this situation. If anyone wants to follow their progress then here’s their Mastodon account: mastodon.world/@[email protected]

The IFF is a highly trustworthy and well respected organization that fights for Indians digital rights and democratic freedoms. They’ve done a lot of good work over the years, they even helped VLC to get unblocked when it was banned in India.

Internet Freedom Foundation (@[email protected])

785 Posts, 21 Following, 1.33K Followers · Born out of #SaveTheInternet. IFF advances democratic freedoms for every Indian in a digital society.

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Show threadStewbsFeb 16, 2024

Btw Internet Freedom Foundation (or the IFF) filed several RTI requests (RTI = Request to information) regarding this situation. If anyone wants to follow their progress then here’s their Mastodon account: mastodon.world/@[email protected]

The IFF is a highly trustworthy and well respected organization that fights for Indians digital rights and democratic freedoms. They’ve done a lot of good work over the years, they even helped VLC to get unblocked when it was banned in India.

Internet Freedom Foundation (@[email protected])

785 Posts, 21 Following, 1.33K Followers · Born out of #SaveTheInternet. IFF advances democratic freedoms for every Indian in a digital society.

mas.to
Show threadStewbsFeb 16, 2024

Btw Internet Freedom Foundation (or the IFF) filed several RTI requests (RTI = Request to information) regarding this situation. If anyone wants to follow their progress then here’s their Mastodon account: mastodon.world/@[email protected]

The IFF is a highly trustworthy and well respected organization that fights for Indians digital rights and democratic freedoms. They’ve done a lot of good work over the years, they even helped VLC to get unblocked when it was banned in India.

Internet Freedom Foundation (@[email protected])

785 Posts, 21 Following, 1.33K Followers · Born out of #SaveTheInternet. IFF advances democratic freedoms for every Indian in a digital society.

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StewbsFeb 15, 2024

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account

https://lemmy.world/post/12004742

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11998237 [https://lemmy.world/post/11998237] > >The IT ministry has reportedly decided to issue an order blocking end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the government is planning to block the email service at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to at least thirteen private schools in Chennai on February 8. The report says that the decision to block ProtonMail was taken at a meeting of the 69A blocking committee on Wednesday (February 14). > > >A Proton spokesperson told the publication that the company has received the request from MeitY “a few days ago”. “We are currently working to resolve this situation and are investigating how we can best work together with the Indian authorities to do so. We understand the urgency of the situation and are completely clear that our services are not to be used for illegal purposes. We routinely remove users who are found to be doing so and are willing to cooperate wherever possible within international cooperation agreements,” the spokesperson said.

StewbsFeb 15, 2024

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account

https://lemmy.world/post/12004620

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account - Lemmy.World

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11998237 [https://lemmy.world/post/11998237] > >The IT ministry has reportedly decided to issue an order blocking end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the government is planning to block the email service at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to at least thirteen private schools in Chennai on February 8. The report says that the decision to block ProtonMail was taken at a meeting of the 69A blocking committee on Wednesday (February 14). > > >A Proton spokesperson told the publication that the company has received the request from MeitY “a few days ago”. “We are currently working to resolve this situation and are investigating how we can best work together with the Indian authorities to do so. We understand the urgency of the situation and are completely clear that our services are not to be used for illegal purposes. We routinely remove users who are found to be doing so and are willing to cooperate wherever possible within international cooperation agreements,” the spokesperson said.

Show threadStewbsFeb 15, 2024

The block order hasn’t been initiated “”“yet”“” but knowing the stance the Indian Government has on encryption as a whole, it’s not much to go with.

Say the service does get blocked then the app will be available through F-Droid but the website will most likely be blocked by most ISPs. if any Indian user still wishes to continue using PM if a block order is initiated then they’ll most likely have to use a VPN or a proxy server or through Tor.

I’m really hoping it doesn’t end up being banned but seeing how the Indian government banned VLC a few years ago (unbanned it later on however) for the stupidest reasons possible… Yeah it doesn’t exactly induce much confidence…

Show threadStewbsFeb 15, 2024
Really amazes me how our government handles situations like these in the worst ways possible. Really hope the idiots at the top of the ladder get some braincells and see how stupid this whole debacle is
StewbsFeb 15, 2024

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account

https://lemmy.world/post/11998237

Indian Government to block ProtonMail after bomb threats were sent using a ProtonMail account - Lemmy.World

The IT ministry has reportedly decided to issue an order blocking end-to-end encrypted email service ProtonMail. According to a report in Hindustan Times, the government is planning to block the email service at the request of the Tamil Nadu police over a hoax bomb threat sent to at least thirteen private schools in Chennai on February 8. The report says that the decision to block ProtonMail was taken at a meeting of the 69A blocking committee on Wednesday (February 14). A Proton spokesperson told the publication that the company has received the request from MeitY “a few days ago”. “We are currently working to resolve this situation and are investigating how we can best work together with the Indian authorities to do so. We understand the urgency of the situation and are completely clear that our services are not to be used for illegal purposes. We routinely remove users who are found to be doing so and are willing to cooperate wherever possible within international cooperation agreements,” the spokesperson said.