Description

Implemented Law increasing fines for non-compliance with content blocking (Federal Law 511-FZ )

On 10 January 2021, Federal Law 511-FZ entered into force. 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 telecommunication networks…

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

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2020-12-30
in grace period

On 30 December 2020, Federal Law 511-FZ was signed by the President. The law introduces and raises…

2021-01-10
in force

On 10 January 2021, Federal Law 511-FZ entered into force. The law introduces and raises fines for …