Nepal to Block Facebook, X, and YouTube Over Registration Non-Compliance
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Summary
Nepal's government is moving to block major social media platforms including Facebook, X, and YouTube after these companies failed to register with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology by the Wednesday deadline. The registration requires companies to provide a local contact, grievance handler, and person responsible for self-regulation. The government states this action is part of efforts to curb online hate, rumors, and cybercrime.
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The move is part of what the government says is an effort to curb online hate, rumours and cybercrime
Companies were given a deadline of Wednesday to register with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and provide a local contact, grievance handler and person responsible for self-regulation – or face shutdown
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