Indian Company Sues to Suppress Hacking Allegations, Triggering Debate on Global Press Freedom
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Reuters published a report alleging an Indian company was involved in hacking. The company sued to have the report removed.
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A judge in India ordered Reuters to take down the story globally pending trial. Reuters complied, meaning the report is not available anywhere.
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Other sites also removed references to the Reuters report after requests from the company's lawyers. The Internet Archive took down an archived version as well.
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The story has become an example of the Streisand effect - attempts to censor it have drawn more attention to the allegations.
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This case shows how libel lawsuits in one country can be used to restrict access to reporting globally, raising questions about freedom of speech and press freedoms.