Iran: Supreme Council of Cyberspace order lifting restrictions on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store
Progress
Current status
in force
24 Dec 2024 in force
Scope
Implementers
Iran
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Adopted Supreme Council of Cyberspace order lifting restrictions on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store
On 24 December 2024, Iran's Supreme Council of Cyberspace adopted an order to lift access restrictions on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store. Other social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, remain blocked after t…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body