Russia fines Facebook, Telegram over banned content
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A Moscow court fined Facebook a total of 17 million rubles (roughly $236,000) and Telegram 10 million rubles ($139,000). It wasn't immediately clear what type of content the platforms failed to take down.
Russian authorities on Thursday ordered Facebook and the messaging app Telegram to pay steep fines for failing to remove banned content, a move that could be part of growing government efforts to tighten control over social media platforms amid political dissent. A Moscow court fined Facebook a total of 17 million rubles (roughly USD 236,000) and Telegram 10 million rubles (USD 139,000). It wasn't immediately clear what type of content the platforms failed to take down.More Related News
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