Russia: Law No. 276-FZ introducing content moderation obligation
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Nov 2017 in force
29 Jul 2017 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Russia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Law No. 276-FZ
On 1 November, 2017, Law No. 276-FZ enters into force, amending the "Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection" law (No. 149-FZ). The amendments prohibit internet service providers, telecommunication network providers and a ra…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Signed Law No. 276-FZ
On 29 July, 2017, the Russian President signed Law No. 276-FZ, amending the "Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection" law (No. 149-FZ). The amendments prohibit internet service providers, telecommunication network providers …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
signing
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament