Facebook has published a report detailing the extent of censorship in countries across the world, as well as the number of data requests. <\/p>\n
The social network's Government Requests Report reveals the number of times content was blocked per country and the reason why, in its 'mission for transparency'. <\/p>\n
Turkey - which recently blocked Twitter and YouTube due to a leaked government audio recording - also blocked 2,014 pieces of data defamation or criticism of Ataturk or the Turkish state. <\/p>\n
Further down the blocking rankings, Pakistan is third with 162 restrictions, and Ireland requested 113 blocks. <\/p>\n
Getty Images \/ Raul Arboleda\/AFP\/ <\/p>\n
The numbers for data requests paint a different picture, with 12,598 between July and December in the US alone. <\/p>\n
5,814 search warrants, 5,379 for subpoenas, 486 emergency disclosures and 919 miscellaneous requests put the US at the top of the data request chart, while the UK made 1,906 requests. <\/p>\n
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