India's crackdown on fake websites risks unintended consequences, warns GoDaddy, as new court orders may expose individuals to harassment and disrupt global internet governance.
GoDaddy has challenged the new court orders
Jul 03, 2026
03:35 pm
What's the storyGoDaddy, the world's largest internet domain seller, has warned that India's crackdown on fake websites impersonating well-known brands could make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses.
The warning comes as new court orders have been issued to release buyer details and prohibit brand name variations.
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