Iraq: Issued MOC decision to lift blocking order against Telegram
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Issued MOC decision to lift blocking order against Telegram
On 12 August 2023, Iraq's Ministry of Communications (MOC) announced that the suspension of the Telegram app in Iraq will be lifted on 13 August 2023 based on the Prime Minister's instructions and the company's response and cooperation. The suspension order was taken based on concerns over the protection of users' personal data and national security.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government