[liberationtech] Iranian users vs. FB new policy

[Jillian C. York]

Individuals on the SDN list can be searched here:
http://sdnsearch.ofac.treas.gov/default.aspx


On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 11:45 AM, Amin Sabeti <aminsabeti at gmail.com> wrote:

> Then can we say FB can block the Iran's Supreme Leader page or the Rouhani
> one?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 3 Sep 2013, at 18:50, Collin Anderson <collin at averysmallbird.com>
> wrote:
>
> No, this is clearly covered by General License D for Iran and the
> 'personal communications' exemptions in other sanctions regimes -- it's a
> nice find, but I suspect it targets individuals designated under the SDN
> list.
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM, Amin Sabeti <aminsabeti at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I was reading the new FB policy and this part was interesting for me as
>> an Iranian:
>>
>> *Special Provisions Applicable to Users Outside the United States.*  We
>>> made clear that you are not allowed to use Facebook if you are prohibited
>>> from receiving products or services from the United States.
>>
>>
>> Regarding this article, Facebook can block and remove all users from
>> Iran. Am I right?
>>
>> I think this article is a bit tricky. What do you think guys?
>>
>> Amin
>>
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