Spain: Issued National Court ruling suspending previous Telegram blocking order

On 25 March 2024, the National Court of Spain issued a ruling to temporarily suspend the previous order requiring the access blocking of Telegram, pending a report from the General Information Commissioner's Office. The Court annulled Telegram's precautionary blocking order, deeming it excessive and not proportional. The judge requested a report on the nature of Telegram and the impact of the suspension on its users, considering the potential harm to users and the economic impact on companies that rely on the platform for communication. The initial order, issued on 22 March 2024, directed telecommunication and internet access operators to temporarily suspend Telegram due to violation of intellectual property rights. The case was brought before the court by Mediaset, Atresmedia, Movistar, and Egeda, alleging that Telegram was distributing copyrighted content generated by them without authorisation.