Russia enacts ‘draconian’ law for bloggers and online media
Russia’s parliament has voted through a series of internet lawsA new law imposing restrictions on users of social media has come into effect in Russia.
It means bloggers with more than 3,000 daily readers must register with the mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, and conform to the regulations that govern the country’s larger media outlets.
Internet companies will also be required to allow Russian authorities access to users’ information.
One human rights group called the move “draconian”.
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The internet is the last island of free expression in Russia”
End QuoteHugh Williamson,Human Rights Watch
The law was approved by Russia’s upper house of parliament in April.
It includes measures…
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