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Russia passes law punishing searches for 'extremist' content
RUSSIA, JUL 21 – Nearly 80% of Russians use WhatsApp, which faces a likely ban due to non-compliance with data-sharing and content monitoring rules, while domestic apps gain government backing.
- Under a new law in Russia, individuals will face fines for searching for 'extremist' content online, approved by the State Duma with 68% of the vote.
- Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadaev stated that law enforcement must prove intent to view extremist materials before penalties apply.
- Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin led protests against the bill, citing significant resistance in society, with a notable number of dissenting votes in the Duma.
- Critics warned that the law, which includes penalties of up to 5,000 roubles for users, could lead to harsher charges.
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Russia passes law punishing searches for 'extremist' content
Russians will face fines if they search online for "extremist" content under a new law that tightens censorship and could have sweeping ramifications for digital privacy and the fate of WhatsApp in the country.
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