In the text, sent via the official Telegram channel within the application itself, the company argues that the Fake News Bill could undermine freedom of expression in the country. According to the message, the law would give the government powers to censor content on the internet without the need for prior judicial oversight.
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At the end of the message, the company also encourages people to contact their representatives in the Chamber against the measure.
It is worth remembering that Telegram is directly linked to the discussion as Brazilian authorities have alleged difficulties in communicating with the company's management. The company was asked for information about groups that were committing crimes on the network, but Telegram ended up failing to comply.
In twenty minutes, more than 150 thousand users have already seen the message. On Twitter, the topic has already become one of the most talked about, with more than 605 thousand mentions. It is the second most prominent topic.
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Check out the full message on Telegram:
“Brazil is about to pass a law that will end freedom of expression. PL 2630/2020 gives the government censorship powers without prior judicial supervision. For fundamental human rights, this bill is one of the most dangerous pieces of legislation ever considered in Brazil – read here why. Speak to your deputy here or on social media today – Brazilians deserve a free internet and a free future.”
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