Russia: Law including fines for non-compliance with content blocking
Progress
Current status
in force
10 Jan 2021 in force
30 Dec 2020 in grace period
Scope
Implementers
Russia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Law increasing fines for non-compliance with content blocking (Federal Law 511-FZ )
On 10 January 2021, Federal Law 511-FZ entered into force. The law introduces and raises fines for websites that do not remove information unlawful in Russia. The Law specifies that hosting providers, online platforms, and telecommunication networks…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Signed Law increasing fines for non-compliance with content blocking (Federal Law 511-FZ )
On 30 December 2020, Federal Law 511-FZ was signed by the President. The law introduces and raises fines for websites that do not remove information unlawful in Russia. The Law specifies that hosting providers, online platforms, and telecommunicati…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
in force with grace period
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government