Russia: Investigation into Viber for alleged non-compliance with content moderation regulations (Case No. 5-665 / 23)
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Jun 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
Russia
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
messaging service provider
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Imposed fine on Viber for alleged non-compliance with content moderation regulations (Case No. 5-665 / 23)
On 20 June 2023, Viber was fined RUB 1 million for purportedly breaching content moderation regulations, having initially been convicted of neglecting to remove prohibited information. The company received multiple notifications from Roskomnadzor an…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court