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Russian Censor Blocks Access to LinkedIn

Nov 12, 2016 11:24 AM EST

Russia's communications regulatory agency Roskomnadzor has blocked the professional social networking service LinkedIn in the country. The agency said that the reason behind this is that LinkedIn was not able to move its personal data storage into Russia, a major requirement for any Internet service operating in the country.

Facebook will work with its community and partners to determine what is “significant” or “important” to the public interest.

Facebook Tries to Reduce Censorship Policies

Ellie Froilan |

Oct 24, 2016 07:09 AM EDT

Facebook has announced that it plans to relax its censorship policy, considering the newsworthiness and public interest of difficult or graphic content.

Netflix made no Progress in its China Expansion plan: CEO

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 21, 2016 12:50 PM EDT

Netflix said on Tuesday it had made no progress toward its goal of expanding into China as it needs to obtain a government license, Reed Hastings, the entertainment firm's chief executive officer, said.

China to Push Stricter Rules for Online News Websites

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Aug 20, 2016 01:51 PM EDT

China has some of one of the world's strictest regulations when it comes to information being exchanged over the Internet. Lately, Chinese censors have announced plans of further tightening the rules that govern the distribution of digital news and website contents.

China is considering implementing controversial Internet censorship law.

China is Considering Controversial Internet On-Off Switch

Charissa Echavez |

Jun 30, 2016 06:03 AM EDT

China is reportedly considering a very controversial cybersecurity law by which authorities are given power to shut down the internet and block online communications in case "emerging social security events" take place.

Why Microsoft, LinkedIn Merging A Potential Problem in China

Charissa Echavez |

Jun 24, 2016 05:41 AM EDT

Microsoft's plan to acquire business-oriented social networking service LinkedIn seems to face a problem in China because of the censorship law in the country.

China allegedly shuts down at least five online data storage provider.

Did the Chinese Government Really Order Online Data Storage Providers to Close Down?

Charissa Echavez |

May 02, 2016 07:13 AM EDT

At least five online data storage provider said that the Chinese government ordered them to close down their services, South China Morning Post reported. The move represents the country's extensive implementation to control online content in the mainland.

Beijing To Continue Blocking Foreign Websites

China to Continue Blocking Foreign Websites

Desiree Sison |

Dec 11, 2015 03:29 AM EST

China has announced that it will continue to ban foreign websites but was quick to point out that it is not closing its doors to foreign Internet companies to do business in China.

Google May Take Another Crack at China

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 11, 2015 07:23 PM EST

Tech giant Google is considering returning to mainland China, five years after the company left the market because it refused to obey Chinese governmental controls.

China Threatens To Shut Down Internet Media Giant Sina Over Censorship Issues

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 12, 2015 07:53 AM EDT

Beijing is threatening to shutter the news service of Sina Weibo, which it finds not censoring enough news that it publishes and not filtering false information.

A person poses with a magnifying glass in front of a Google search page in this illustrative photograph. Google Inc moved its China search service to the more free environment of Hong Kong

Reports Reveal New China Cyberweapon Called 'The Great Cannon'

Dino Lirios |

Apr 10, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

Various researchers have reported that China has installed a new cyberweapon for their war for Internet censorship. It is called "the Great Cannon."

WordPress Blocked by Pakistani Government

David Curry |

Mar 23, 2015 09:03 AM EDT

Pakistan hasn't confirmed if WordPress goes into the temporary or permanent list.

China Takes Down Disturbing Documentary On Pollution

Desiree Sison |

Mar 07, 2015 04:19 AM EST

A very disturbing film on pollution, "Under the Dome", has been pulled from major video sites and websites reportedly by China's censorship officials.

Chinese Netizens See ‘50 Shades Of Black’ Screen Instead Of Sexual Bondage Film Stream

Vittorio Hernandez |

Mar 01, 2015 06:13 AM EST

China's censors are at it again, that is prevent the showing of the sexual bondage movie "50 Shades of Grey" via streaming.

China Censors Cleavage of Female Character on ‘The Investiture of the Gods’

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 27, 2015 05:03 AM EST

Daji, a TV character played by Chinese actress Li Yixiao, was the subject of China's censors in the latest episode of the television show "The Investiture of the Gods."

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