6 minutes agoRussia “above” Facebook, threatens blockades
Periskopi(9 years ago)
(9 years ago)The communications regulator in Russia said it would verify whether Facebook is implementing Russian law, which requires social networks to store the personal data of Russian citizens on Russian servers. Roscomunent has repeatedly warned Facebook and other social networks that they could be blocked next year if they don't operate on [...]
Roscomunent has repeatedly warned Facebook and other social networks that they could be blocked next year unless they act in accordance with the law.
“In the near future, Roskomnadzor plans a series of monitoring activities to analyse Facebook”, the Russian communications regulator said through a statement.
Russian authorities say the law aims to protect the personal data of Russian citizens.
Critics, however, see it as an attempt to strengthen control of social media, which are especially used by Russian opposition activists.
Last year, Roskomnadzor blocked access to the LinkedIn Network.
Roskomnadzor said Twitter has agreed to act in accordance with Russian law.
