Nepal: Telecommunications Authority order requiring the access blocking of TikTok over alleged negative impact on social harmony and social environment
Progress
Current status
in force
13 Nov 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Nepal
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
platform intermediary: user-generated content
software provider: app stores
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Adopted Telecommunications Authority order requiring the access blocking of TikTok over alleged negative impact on social harmony and social environment
On 13 November 2023, the Nepalese Telecommunications Authority adopted an order requiring the access blocking of TikTok over its alleged negative impact on social harmony and social environment. The order follows the government decision from 27 Nove…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government