Russia's State Duma has passed a law making it punishable to search for or watch content deemed extremist, increasing censorship.
Liviu Brăteanu
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New regulations adopted by the State Duma impose fines of up to 5,000 rubles for those who search or view extremist content online. Critics, including some pro-government figures, say the law tightens censorship and could affect privacy, including the use of WhatsApp. The list of banned materials includes organizations such as Navalny's Anti-Corruption Fund and Meta platforms. The law targets users actively seeking extremist content, but it is unclear how their intent will be determined.
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Rusia a adoptat o lege care schimbă radical modul în care utilizatorii pot căuta și viziona conținut pe internet: Ce se întâmplă cu cei care 'calcă strâmb'
Rusia înăsprește cenzura / Camera inferioară a parlamentului rus a aprobat o lege împotriva căutărilor de conţinut "extremist" pe internet
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