Russia fines internet giants like Facebook, Google & TikTok a combined $2.6 MILLION for failing to delete banned content

So far this year, Russia has fined seven internet giants a combined total of $2.6 million for failure to remove prohibited information, including content that promoted the usage of drugs, the country’s media watchdog has revealed. … Read More >Russia fines internet giants like Facebook, Google & TikTok a combined $2.6 MILLION for failing to delete banned content

Where it hurts: Poland must pay 1 million euro PER DAY in rule-of-law row with EU, top European court rules

The European Court of Justice has said on Wednesday that it ordered Poland to pay a million euro (around $1.2 million) every day until it brings its judicial system in line with European Union standards. … Read More >Where it hurts: Poland must pay 1 million euro PER DAY in rule-of-law row with EU, top European court rules

Facebook could face millions of dollars in fines from Russia for failing to delete banned content, Moscow’s media regulator warns

US tech giant Facebook could be handed steep financial penalties amounting to ten percent of its national revenue after Russian officials revealed they are drafting up protocols against the company for alleged breaches of the law. … Read More >Facebook could face millions of dollars in fines from Russia for failing to delete banned content, Moscow’s media regulator warns

Russia’s parliament threatens to increase fines for American tech giants after Google fails to comply with country’s internet laws

Russia’s State Duma has threatened to increase penalties for IT companies if they continue to ignore the injunctions of the country’s media watchdog Roskomnadzor. In recent weeks, Google, Facebook and Twitter have all been fined. … Read More >Russia’s parliament threatens to increase fines for American tech giants after Google fails to comply with country’s internet laws