Spain: Judge orders Telegram to be blocked nationwide
Media companies claim Telegram is allowing users to upload their content without permission. A Spanish court has now ordered for the platform to be suspended as a "precautionary measure."
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— Jim Ferguson (@JimFergusonUK) March 25, 2024
This move by the Spanish court to block Telegram nationwide is a blatant attack on freedom of speech and expression. It’s concerning to see media companies leveraging legal maneuvers to stifle competition and silence dissenting voices. Instead of addressing their concerns through dialogue and negotiation, they resort to heavy-handed tactics, infringing on the rights of millions of users. The fact that this action was taken without sufficient evidence or cooperation from Telegram’s jurisdiction is even more alarming. It sets a dangerous precedent for censorship and corporate overreach, signaling a disturbing trend towards authoritarian control over online communication platforms.
via DW:
A Spanish court has reversed course and halted a controversial order to temporarily suspend the Telegram messaging app nationwide. Media firms had complained of intellectual property rights violations.