[May 16, 2013] ASIC internet censorship raises hackles Tweet May 16, 2013 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- In late March, ISPs were asked by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission to block two websites suspected of involvement in a share scam. This caused 1,200 websites with the same internet protocol address to be blocked. The securities watchdog invoked powers under the Telecommunications Act that are generally only used by the Australian Federal Police. Australian Greens senator Scott Ludlum has voiced concerns about censorship. Publication Date: 17 May 2013 AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS COMMISSION AUSTRALIAN GREENS AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF BROADBAND, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY IINET LIMITED - ASX IIN TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED - ASX TLS [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]