India OKs Censoring Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo

[Daniel]

An Indian court given the green light for the prosecution of '21 social networking sites.' The list features 10 foreign-based companies, and could affect websites provided by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and YouTube. The recent development is part of an ongoing argument between the companies and India over whether content should be regulated (read: censored) in the country. The approval was actually made on December 23, 2011, but was only revealed yesterday. India warned these websites it can block them just like China can.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/0...eb-censorship/
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/facebook/i...t-youtube/7308

Daniel Reviewed by Daniel on 14th Jan 2012. India OKs Censoring Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo An Indian court given the green light for the prosecution of '21 social networking sites.' The list features 10 foreign-based companies, and could affect websites provided by Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, and YouTube. The recent development is part of an ongoing argument between the companies and India over whether content should be regulated (read: censored) in the country. The approval was actually made on December 23, 2011, but was only revealed yesterday. India warned these websites Rating: 5

[foxman]

Yes, we know that OJ, atleast all the indians at KWWH do.

[DoggY DuKe]

US and Indian govt are going mad..

[foxman]

I am surprised at India going the China way! Next we might see, DMCA in India too!

[CJ]

serious to government.... they cant control black money transactions, corruption, but want to block "FREEDOM OF SPEECH"

[CJ]

I am surprised at India going the China way! Next we might see, DMCA in India too!

we already have one.... but its not related to Online piracy but roadside pirated CDs/DVDs but even that is not controlled thanks to corruption

[foxman]

we already have one.... but its not related to Online piracy but roadside pirated CDs/DVDs but even that is not controlled thanks to corruption

No, who said, Police do routine checks at DVD, video shops and other areas, not only for movies but adult content too! They catch those guys and sent to court/jail.....

[TheDarkKnight]

It has some religious angle to it..Nothing against piracy.

[Gh0st]

This sucks.

[foxman]

serious to government.... they cant control black money transactions, corruption, but want to block "FREEDOM OF SPEECH"

Apparently blocking FOS rights is easier than tackling Black money and corruption!