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Russian watchdog imposes fines on Google, Facebook, Twitter

Friday 7 May 2021 | 15:05 CET | News
Russian federal competition regulator Roskomnadzor has concluded sixteen decisions on refusals to remove content prohibited in Russia by Google, Facebook and Twitter, reports Cnews.ru. The companies could face fines totaling up to RUB 24 million. Six decisions are related to Twitter and five decisions are connected to each of Google and Facebook.

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Categories: Internet
Companies: Facebook / Google / Twitter / Vkontakte
Countries: Russian Federation
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