That policy allows it to block content in specific countries if tweets violate local laws.
For starters, local laws forbid foreigners from owning the majority of a business in the Philippines.
Such as the local laws of slander, the local laws of libel and so on.
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Their foreign operations must comply with the same standards, even if doing so conflicts with local laws.
But beyond those export restrictions, the company leaves it up to its customers to adhere to local laws.
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Apps must comply with all local laws and may not put an individual or targeted group in harms way.
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Belgian consumer protection organization Test-Aankoop yesterday filed a lawsuit (Dutch) against Apple for not respecting local laws on warranties.
Concerns over property rights, local laws and cultural clashes should be factored into the decision making process as well.
To give an example, a recent issue with regard to iPhone distribution in India involves local laws and regulations.
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They have offices overseas, and they have to abide by the local laws.
Keep in mind that these are only general guidelines and that state and local laws may be more restrictive.
Any legal action has to accord with two sets of local laws, both passed by the state legislature in Montgomery.
That fine covers the period from March 28 to Nov. 10 in which Apple was not in compliance with local laws.
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Local laws are, moreover, responsive to a broader constituency than the Comptroller's office, which is responsible for banks, not their customers.
The remainder of the global workforce reductions are expected to occur at a later date in compliance with local laws and regulations.
Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
This contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
The lawsuit comes after Twitter announced in January that it could block messages that contravened local laws if requested by governments.
You may feel like you've acquired your own kingdom, but islands are not countries--they are subject to national and local laws and regulations.
It's not just a matter of local laws, they wrote, it's the Second Amendment: individuals, they said, have the right to own guns.
Local laws go further, and they often apply to small employers.
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The authority is concerned that Skype is offering phone service without following local laws, including requirements to offer emergency calls and avenues for legal wiretaps.
In order to do so thoroughly and adequately, they suggest enlisting the help of an independent attorney who has knowledge of the local laws and conventions.
Mobile associations must work in tandem with governmental and securities agencies to ensure that local laws are built around ensuring safety of data theft and data leakage.
Mr Pimenta said that it would be difficult to toughen the current wide array of local laws and a national response would be the best way forward.
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As it stands now, working caregivers who encounter bias based on their caregiving responsibilities do have limited protections under federal employment laws and a patchwork of local laws.
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The biggest bombshell in the new guidelines is that businesses complying with state or local laws that require employee background checks can still be targeted for EEOC lawsuits.
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City, state, and local laws vary widely across the country.
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Asia Chief Executive Scott Price Friday appeared before a retired judge appointed by the Indian government to probe allegations that the retail giant's lobbying activities violated local laws.
The company has begun to alter its warranty policies to fall more inline with local laws, but there are still concerns about the specific wording that leave room for abuse.
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