‘Russia Moves To Censor Google, Facebook, Twitter’ – ‘Marketing Land’ Article
Greg Sterling says, “Under Vladimir Putin Russia has taken many steps backward toward its repressive, Cold War past. It’s apparently taking another by notifying Google, Facebook and Twitter that they’re now required to register as “organizers of information distribution,” according toThe Dutch-owned Moscow Times.
This is reportedly a precursor to imposing what amounts to censorship restrictions comparable to those now governing mass media in Russia. There’s virtually no independent journalism left in the country.
The US internet companies have until the end of this year to register with Russia’s media “watchdog.” If they fail to do so they will face unspecified sanctions for non-compliance. The article quotes a Russian official who says that fines will not be the main penalty for failure to comply”.
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