Document type
Administrative Decision
Country
The National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) ordered the blocking of Infobae website which operates in Argentina, arguing the dissemination of images of deputy Robert Serra who was murdered on October the 1st. The information was released through Conatel president, William Castillo: "Following instructions, due to serious violations of the laws of Venezuela, Conatel has ordered the blocking of the Infobae portal". The official did not specify what law and/or articles were violated nor if any legal proceedings would follow, but since his statement the site is inaccessible from Venezuela.
Country
Year
2014
Topic, claim, or defense
Defamation or Personality Rights
Document type
Administrative Decision
Issuing entity
Administrative Authority
Type of service provider
Internet Access Provider (Including Mobile)
OSP obligation considered
Block or Remove
Type of law
Administrative
General effect on immunity
Weakens Immunity
General intermediary liability model
Takedown/Act Upon Administrative Request