[Chapter-delegates] FYI - ISOC statement about on Internet blocking measures in Catalonia, Spain

[Dan York]

Chapter delegates,

FYI, yesterday we published a statement expressing our concern about measures taken in Spain to block access to certain websites and, perhaps more concerning, to require a top-level domain (TLD) operator to engage in content monitoring and blocking. 

This is a tense time politically in Spain with an independence referendum having been called for October 1 in the Catalonia region which the central Spanish government views as illegal. We do not want to get involved in the politics of the situation, but are concerned by the manner in which the Internet is being restricted. As we have repeatedly stated, we do not see Internet blocking / shutdowns as effective measures and believe they cause far more collateral damage to the economy and society.  

Please do note that in developing this statement Frédéric Donck and his European Bureau team did interact directly with ISOC Catalonia Chapter leaders to understand the situation there.

Please do read and share our statement:

https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2017/internet-society-statement-internet-blocking-measures-catalonia-spain/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/news/statements/2017/internet-society-statement-internet-blocking-measures-catalonia-spain/>

https://www.internetsociety.org/es/news/declarationes/2017/declaracion-de-internet-society-sobre-medidas-de-bloqueo-de-internet-en-cataluna-espana/ <https://www.internetsociety.org/es/news/declarationes/2017/declaracion-de-internet-society-sobre-medidas-de-bloqueo-de-internet-en-cataluna-espana/>

Shared on social at:

https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/910995196405518336 <https://twitter.com/internetsociety/status/910995196405518336>
https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/posts/10154627959548239 <https://www.facebook.com/InternetSociety/posts/10154627959548239>

Regards,
Dan


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Dan York
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