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The week was close to being over when we were all surprised by the blockade of Telegram in Brazil. the minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), responded to the request of the Federal Police after the messaging platform did not collaborate with criminal investigations. 73645f
The decision must be complied with immediately and will take place through digital platforms and internet providers. Understand the decision right now.
Why did we come to the Telegram block in Brazil? 6n3x70
Much is said about the importance of social networks and messaging apps in criminal investigations that can lead to major arrests, and there have been cases of breaches of confidentiality that were essential for solving crimes. But the Telegram is not on this list.
With no Brazilian representative and with the lack of answers in the attempt to the headquarters located in the United Arab Emirates, today (17) it was decided to block the Telegram in Brazil. Check out a snippet of the order below.
The Telegram application is notoriously known for its stance of not cooperating with judicial and police authorities in several countries, including putting this non-collaborative attitude as an advantage over other communication applications, which makes it a free ground for the proliferation of diverse content. , including repercussions in the criminal area.
Federal Police in request to block Telegram in Brazil
Known for being an uncensored option and offering an opening for malicious people to have a communication tool that will not have their privacy affected, the decision banning the use of Telegram in Brazil was expected.
In January of this year, the possibility was raised due to messaging app not responding to attempts and not even be willing to strike a deal that would result in a plan of action to end fake news during the election period.
Companies that do not respect the decision will be fined 155l6l
According to the calculation of Globo, companies are receiving the decision through the Anatel and they must fulfill it soon. Operators and digital platforms need to find a way for their customers to have blocked access to the servers of the Telegram in Brazil.
Telecommunications companies that do not comply with the decision will receive a daily fine of R$ 500.000,00, according to Alexandre de Moraes. Natural and legal persons who try to use the messaging application through some clandestine way may receive a daily fine of BRL 100.000,00. See the document that was dispatched this afternoon (18):
So far, none of the main mobile and fixed telephony operators have commented on the novelty. We will update this article as more information becomes available.
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