Zuckerberg responded to lock WhatsApp in Brazil – BBC

17.12.2015, 12:37

The head of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg reacted to block the court messenger WhatsApp Brazil for up to 48 hours.

On his page on the social network businessman said that the Facebook team is actively working on removing the lock WhatsApp. While he is not available, Zuckerberg offers users in Brazil use the messenger Facebook, which is active.

«This is a very sad day for Brazil. Until now, Brazil has been an ally in the creation of the free internet in the world. Brazilians have always been among the most active users on the network, – says Mark Zuckerberg. – I’m amazed at how our efforts in the field of protection of personal data of people are reflected in a similar punishment from one court to address each user WhatsApp in Brazil. ”

The head of Facebook completed treatment hope for an early lifting of the ban, and urged Brazilians to “make your voice on the Internet heard».

Previous Brazilian court ordered the cell operators restrict access to WhatsApp for a period of 48 hours.

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