Russia: Lawsuit against WhatsApp LLC for failing to remove online content
Progress
Current status
in force
01 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
Issued ruling in lawsuit against WhatsApp for failing to remove online content
On 1 June 2023, the Moscow City Court issued its ruling in the public lawsuit against WhatsApp LLC (Case No. 05-0605/422/2023), imposing a fine of RUB 3 million on the company. The allegations against the messaging service provider stem from the fai…
SourceEvent type
public lawsuit
Action type
ruling
Government branch
judiciary
Government body
court