Yhn WarTerrorism first seen 4 d ago, last 39 min ago, peak #2

France asked ISPs to prepare temporary social media blocks

Original: France asked ISPs to prepare temporary DNS blocks for major social platforms

Reports in French media say the Prime Minister's office has asked internet service providers to prepare temporary DNS blocks targeting major social media platforms, with October 24 cited as a possible date. The measure would reportedly allow the government to cut access to platforms quickly. The reports have sparked concern about censorship and the legal basis for such a shutdown.

Why now: News that a Western government is quietly preparing to disable social networks raises alarms about press freedom and emergency powers.

Franceinternet service providersPrime Minister of France

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