The Federal Supreme Court in Brazil has instructed police to check the heads of Google and Telegram offices after a bill to increase the liability of Internet platforms for user-published content appeared on these sites critical posts. This was reported by the TV channel. sphere.
Police have 60 days to investigate, according to the channel. The Brazilian opposition sees the bill as an attempt by the socialist government to restrict freedom of expression under the guise of fighting fake news. Current authorities view such actions by Internet companies as veiled censorship.
Previously reportedBrazil’s Attorney General has asked the country’s Federal Supreme Court to launch an investigation into the Brazilian governments of Google and Telegram.