The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under Central Government has ordered internet service providers (ISPs) to block computer file-sharing website WeTransfer due to security reasons.
- The order, issued on May 18, 2020, directed all ISPs to block two download links on the Dutch website WeTransfer and also the entire website www.wetransfer.com.
- the DoT has received reference from the Ministry of Electronics and IT to block the website and two download links immediately.
- The website allows users to send files to up to 2GB straight to the recipient’s email without the need to create a separate account for it.
- It has millions of users across the world but the company has garnered higher popularity in India during the ongoing Covid lockdown days.
