2019: Jul 1 – Dec 31

CountryNumber of RequestsPercentage of requests where some or all information was producedNumber of accounts specified
Australia20%2
Austria30%3
Brazil30%3
France20%2
Germany20%2
Greece10%1
Hungary10%1
India120%14
New Zealand10%1
Republic of Ireland10%2
Republic of San Marino10%1
United States5591%59
TOTAL8460%91
*Includes valid emergency requests if any were received during this period.
SubpoenasCourt OrdersSearch WarrantsWiretap OrdersPen Register OrdersEmergency Requests
80%11%7%0%0%2%
Please note that percentages may not add up to a total of 100% due to rounding.

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.

Brazil

  • A court in Brazil requested all user information for a deleted site at WordPress.com after allegations of slander on a local Brazilian message board.

Australia

  • A police force in Australia requested all detailed information for a site due to a “matter currently being investigated”. They provided no additional explanation and no valid legal process.

Austria

  • A police station in Austria sent a request for all information related to an account because of a “suspicion” that the account owner has committed a crime. There was no legal process provided.