Saturday, January 28, 2023
  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
No Result
View All Result
Home Social Media

Russia Fines Google And Meta For Illegal Content

Google was fined an estimated 8% of its earnings.

by Ikmal Rozlan
December 27, 2021
Google facebook meta
35
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A Russian court issued Google a hefty fine of 7.2 billion Russian Roubles (~RM411 million) on Friday for repeatedly failing to take down content that Moscow deemed as illegal. The decision marks the first time a court in the country has handed out a find based on revenue.

Later that same day, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta was given a fine of 2 billion Russian Roubles (~RM114 million) for the same reason of hosting banned content on its platforms. Russia’s communication watchdog Roskomnadzor stated that Facebook and Instagram failed to remove two thousand pieces of content that violate Russian laws, whereas Google kept 2,600 pieces of banned content.

Google russia moscow office
Google Russia headquarters in Balchug Plaza [Photo: Camenzind Evolution]

Although this is the first time that a fine was issued based on a percentage of a company’s revenue in the country, it didn’t specify exactly what the percentage was. According to Reuters, the amount fine is approximately 8% of the search engine’s earnings.

ADVERTISEMENT

Russia has been strong-arming foreign tech companies of late, as it attempts to reign in tech giants within its borders. This year, it passed a law requiring all foreign social media companies to have local representatives or risk being banned. It also started investigating streaming platform Netflix for hosting content that violates its gay propaganda law.

(Source: Reuters)

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

Tags: FacebookGoogleInstagrammetaRussia
Back to top
Share14Tweet9SendShare

RELATED ARTICLES

Google Chrome Incognito Lock feature Android iOS
Apps

Google Chrome’s Lock Incognito Feature Rolling Out To More Android Devices

by Heirul Kamel
January 27, 2023
Instagram Quiet Mode Filter Recommended Content
Social Media

Instagram Adding Improved Ways To Filter Recommended Content

by Heirul Kamel
January 20, 2023
apple airtag battery
Mobile

Google May Be Working On AirTag Equivalent Codenamed Grogu

by Ian Chee
January 18, 2023
Software

Intel Reportedly Resumes Driver And Software Support In Russia On The Down Low

by John Law
January 15, 2023
Load More

ADVERTISEMENT

LOWYAT.TV

No Result
View All Result

TRENDING TODAY

  1. 1
    Fintech

    Touch ‘n Go To Be Scrutinise By KPDN’s Task Force Soon

  2. 2
    Entertainment

    Malaysia’s First IMAX With Laser Hall Is Now Open At GSC IOI City Mall East

  3. 3
    Automotive

    The First TNB Electron DC Fast Chargers Are Now Operational

  4. 4
    Fintech

    Touch ‘n Go To Provide Clarification Regarding Visa Card Issues To Government

  5. 5
    Social Media

    Russia Fines Google And Meta For Illegal Content

Consumer Tech News & Reviews Malaysia

NETWORK

  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks

ABOUT

  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More.