Following in the footsteps of micro-blogging site Twitter, Google has announced plans to make content on its blogger platform available according to the local rules of each country.
The rules will be applicable in many countries such as India, Brazil, Honduras, and Germany, the internet giant said.
This will means Google will be able to restrict content in individual countries , in case there are requests by the local legal authority. The move will not require blocking worldwide access to a blog. It means, for example, that if a blog breaks an Australian law, Google can now block it in Australia but leave it up in the rest of the world, the company said.
"It will allow us to continue promoting free expression and responsible publishing while providing greater flexibility in complying with valid removal requests pursuant to local law," Google said.