France asked ISPs to prepare temporary DNS blocks for major social platforms

France asked ISPs to prepare temporary DNS blocks for major social platforms

The French government has instructed internet service providers to set up provisional DNS-level blocks that could be activated against major social media sites. The measure is intended as a contingency tool to curb the spread of illegal content, though the specific platforms and trigger conditions have not been disclosed. Providers are to have the capability ready within weeks.

France asked ISPs to prepare temporary DNS blocks for major social platforms — PinBrief