Putin Signs Controversial Internet Law For "Centralised Traffic Control"

Russian lawmakers insist the new law is necessary to ensure the security of Russia's online networks but critics say the vaguely worded bill gives new censorship powers to government monitors.

World | | Updated: May 02, 2019 05:55 IST
Putin Signs Controversial Internet Law For 'Centralised Traffic Control'

The text of the law was published Wednesday but it will not come into effect until November.