[ NNSquad ] BBC: Russia enacts 'draconian' law for bloggers and online media

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

BBC: Russia enacts 'draconian' law for bloggers and online media

(BBC): http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-28583669

   "A new law imposing restrictions on users of social media has come into
    effect in Russia.  It means bloggers with more than 3,000 daily
    readers must register with the mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, and
    conform to the regulations that govern the country's larger media
    outlets.  Internet companies will also be required to allow Russian
    authorities access to users' information.  One human rights group
    called the move "draconian". The law was approved by Russia's upper
    house of parliament in April. It includes measures to ensure that
    bloggers cannot remain anonymous, and states that social networks must
    maintain six months of data on its users.  The information must be
    stored on servers based in Russian territory, so that government
    authorities can gain access."

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Don't worry, Czar Putin knows what's good for you, comrade.

--Lauren--
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