Russia: Roskomnadzor adds Netflix to registy of audiovisual service providers affected by local content requirement
Description
Roskomnadzor adds Netflix to registy of audiovisual service providers affected by local content requirement
On 29 December 2021, Roskomnadzor added Netflix to the registry of audiovisual service providers. Since 2017, Roskomnadzor lists providers of "audiovisual services" with an audience of more than 100,000 people in a registry. Listed providers have to comply with Russian law, register a Russian company, and provide streams of 20 major Russian state television channels. These requirements will apply to Netflix starting March 2022.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Local content requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
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
streaming service provider
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
own content: video: streaming
Regulatory tool
Local content quota or share
Sanctions
TBR - Existing statutory sanction
Regulated subjects
1