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France asked ISPs to prepare temporary blocks on social networks

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

The French government has asked internet service providers to prepare temporary DNS blocks targeting major social media platforms, reportedly in connection with October 24. According to the report, the prime minister's office has readied measures allowing the networks to be cut off for a limited period. The news has drawn attention because it suggests the state is preparing an internet shutdown mechanism affecting widely used platforms.

Why now: Reports that a democratic government is preparing the technical means to cut off social media raise immediate concerns about censorship and emergency powers.

FranceISPsPrime Minister of France

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