2017: Jul 1 – Dec 31
| Country | Number of requests | Percentage of requests where some or all information was produced | Number of sites specified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Australia | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Austria | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Brazil | 6 | 0% | 11 |
| Canada | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| France | 8 | 0% | 9 |
| Germany | 5 | 0% | 5 |
| India | 27 | 0% | 29 |
| Italy | 4 | 0% | 5 |
| Malta | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Moldova | 2 | 0% | 3 |
| Poland | 1* | 100% | 1 |
| Scotland | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Singapore | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Spain | 5 | 0% | 5 |
| Sweden | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 0% | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 0% | 3 |
| United States | 38* | 82% | 43 |
| TOTAL | 110 | 29% | 125 |
| *Includes valid emergency requests. | |||
Requests from the United States
- Number of requests38
- Percentage accompanied by a
non-disclosure order71%
| Subpoenas | Court Orders | Search Warrants | Wiretap Orders | Pen Register Orders | Emergency Requests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71% | 18% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Note: The emergency request we received was followed by a court order, but so as not to double count the request, it is included only as an emergency request. | |||||
Recent Examples
Here are a few recent examples of requests for user information that we received from government sources. We did not provide information in response to any of these requests.
Austria
- The Public Prosecutor’s office requested a site owner’s data because their site contained allegedly defamatory content about a judge of a regional court.
Brazil
- A Police Inspector requested information about a site that was not created by the Authority or with the Authority’s permission, about “an important Authority of the Brazilian Judicial Branch” that contained “photos, videos, and citations.”
Canada
- Law enforcement requested information about a user who blogged anonymously and critically about their unpleasant experience with law enforcement while trying to report sexual assault.
France
- The National Gendarmerie requested information about sites that allegedly defamed an entrepreneur, his business practices, and products.
India
- Law enforcement requested information about a user who created a “fake blog,” that contained allegedly defamatory content and “vulgar/obscene comments in vernacular language about the complainant.”
