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Blockades that are not really blockades: the cases of Lulu, Consulta Sócio and Youse

2018/05/28

By Paula Pécora de Barros e Jacqueline de Souza Abreu Translation by Paula Pécora de Barros BLOQUEIOS.INFO is a platform that gathers information about judicial proceedings that have led, could have led or can lead to the suspension of Internet applications (web pages or applications) in Brazil. This means that we catalog blocking cases

Public hearing on encryption and WhatsApp blockages: the arguments before the STF

2017/26/06

On June 2nd and 5th 2017, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) held a public hearing to discuss the constitutional complaints ADPF 403 and ADI 5527. What arguments were presented...

Is there legal support for WhatsApp blocks? Interpretative disputes and their advocates

2017/6/03

Is there legal support for judicial orders determining a block on WhatsApp for failure to comply with judicial requests for data relevant to criminal investigations?