Apple, Google, and MS are under fire in Brazil because of Secret gossip

Brazil doesn't pull any punches when it comes to anonymous messaging apps. A Brazillian judge by the name of Paulo Cesar de Carvalho has threatened Apple, Google, and Microsoft with a $8,900 (20,000 Brazillian Reals) fine unless they remove the apps Secret and Cryptic from their respective mobile app stores.



The disciplinary measure follows up a proposed action from public prosecutor Marcelo Zenkner who originally called for a ban, claiming Secret and Cryptic are in violation of Brazil's constitution, which prohibits anonymous freedom of expression. Well, it's not like the government completely ...



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