Russia: Signed Law increasing fines for non-compliance with content blocking (Federal Law 511-FZ )
Description
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…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
2
Type
Private individual
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: marketing (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
TBR - Administrative
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
TBR - Administrative
Regulated subjects
2