| Country | Number of requests | Percentage of requests where some or all information was produced | Number of accounts specified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 6 | 0% | 8 |
| France | 2 | 0% | 2 |
| Germany | 5 | 0% | 5 |
| India | 8 | 0% | 10 |
| Italy | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| Kenya | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 0% | 2 |
| United States | 35* | 86% | 61 |
| Total | 59** | 51% | 90 |
** Includes information provided when a valid MLAT request has been made.
| Subpoenas | Court Orders | Search Warrants | Wiretap Orders | Pen Register Orders | Emergency Requests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74% | 9% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
Recent Examples
Here are two recent examples of requests for user information that we received from government sources. We did not provide information in response to either of these requests.
Italy
- A police department in Italy requested detailed information about the author of a site exposing a medical professional for allegedly providing numerous false testimonies. No valid legal process was provided.
Germany
- A police department in Germany requested detailed information about the author of a site, stating they were investigating the “suspected distribution of images without the consent of the person concerned”. The site itself highlights various safety concerns relating to the alleged mismanagement of public services. No valid legal process was provided.
Transparency Report 