Internet access in Iran has begun to be partially restored after a nearly three-month blackout imposed by the government amid ongoing conflict, although significant restrictions and filtering still remain in place, raising concerns about the sustainability of this restoration. #IranInternet #InternetShutdown #DigitalFreedom
Recent concerns about the European Union potentially banning VPNs due to their ability to circumvent age-verification systems for online content are largely based on misunderstandings, as no official proposal for such restrictions exists, and EU officials emphasize their commitment to maintaining digital freedoms while enhancing protections for minors. #VPN #DigitalFreedom #OnlinePrivacy #EU #UK #FR
Sahand, an Iranian using a pseudonym, is part of a smuggling network that illegally transports satellite internet technology into Iran, aiming to help people access information during an extended government-imposed internet blackout, which has heightened fears for the safety of his contacts in the country. #InternetAccess #HumanRights #DigitalFreedom #IR #US #IL #MY #IN #PK #RU
