Amending Federal Law “On Information, Information Technologies and Protection of Information” and Other Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Concerning Putting in Order Information Exchange Using Information and Telecommunication Networks
Document type
Legislation
Country
(1) The law requires that bloggers (owners of sites with more than 3000 daily visitors) refrain from using their blog for illegal activities, ensure correctness of published information, disclose their contact details, and comply with all applicable laws (electoral, mass media, privacy, defamation etc.).
(2) Roscomnadzor is authorized to maintain a register of bloggers and request from hosting providers, bloggers and any 3rd parties any information that is required for the purpose of maintaining the register.
(3) The law also introduces a concept of “organizers of distribution of information” (ODI), which are defined as those who “enable the receipt, transmission, delivery and/or processing of electronic messages of Internet users.” The definition is quite broad and may well apply to all types of intermediaries.
(4) ODIs are required to notify Roscomnadzor before commencing the provision of services, retain and store in Russia certain user data for 6 months, disclose information to law enforcement authorities, and at the request of LEAs install wiretapping equipment. In addition to penalties for non-compliance, Roscomnadzor may also initiate the blocking of relevant ODI’s service or site.
Country
Year
2014
Topic, claim, or defense
General or Non-Specified
Freedom of Expression
Document type
Legislation
Issuing entity
Legislative Branch
Type of service provider
General or Non-Specified
OSP obligation considered
Data Retention or Disclosure
Type of law
Civil