Russia: Roskomnadzor announces intention of administrative protocols against Google over its alleged refusal to delete “false information” from YouTube
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Roskomnadzor announces intention of administrative protocols against Google over its alleged refusal to delete “false information” from YouTube
On 29 March 2022, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media of Russia, Roskomnadzor, announced that it is drafting two administrative protocols against Google LLC. The agency noted that Google failed to delete the content flagged by Russian authorities as illegal from its platform YouTube. Roskomnadzor noted that for the alleged violations, Google risks a fine of up to RUB 8 million and in the case of repeated violations a fine of up to 20% of the company's global revenue, based on Art. 13.41 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation.
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Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2022-03-29
under deliberation
2022-04-07
under investigation
2022-04-14
under investigation
2022-06-22
under investigation
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
defendant
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Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: video: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Content takedown prohibition
Regulator reporting requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
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