Spain Archive.today and Decision Blocking Mirrors

Spain took a controversial step in freedom of access to information. The country’s authorities demanded the blocking of Archive.today service, which ensures that the web pages and contents are permanently archived. This decision covers not only the main site, but all mirrors and alternative domains.

Archive.today is a platform designed to keep users’ web pages snapshot and permanently. This service is widely used for recovery of deleted contents, documentation and archive-purpose works.

• Main target: Archive.today and are asked to block access to all mirror sites
• Infection scope: Legal demand affecting internet service providers in Spain Tags
• Alternative roads: Users can bypass blocking VPN or proxy services -Wide supply: The same approach can lead to similar platform blocking in other countries
• Community: Balance problem between legal obligations and the right to access the information u

Such blocking decisions are criticized by digital liberties. Archiving services are seen as important tools for the protection of press freedom and public information. However, some governments claim to restrict these services due to legal obligations.

This move of Spain is an up-to-date example of the voltage between internet freedom and legal control. Similar blocking policies show an increasing trend in other regions around the world.