Russia fines US-based online dating service

Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat over data storage

LONDON (AP) — Russian regulators have fined chat service WhatsApp and Snapchat for failing to store Russian users’ data on local servers as part of government efforts to control online activity. A Moscow court on Thursday imposed an 18 million ruble, or $300,000, fine on chat service WhatsApp. Disappearing message platform Snapchat was hit with a 1 million ruble penalty. The fines follow a complaint by Russia’s state communications regulator. Th…

Russia Fines WhatsApp, Snapchat Owner over Data Storage Violations

A Russian court on Thursday fined Meta Platforms Inc's WhatsApp messenger and Snapchat owner Snap Inc for an alleged refusal to store the data of Russian users domestically, news agencies reported. Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, cens

Russia fines US-based online dating service

Russia fines WhatsApp, others over data storage violations – agencies

MOSCOW-A Russian court on Thursday fined Meta Platforms Inc's WhatsApp messenger, Snapchat owner Snap Inc and other foreign firms for their alleged refusal to store the data of Russian users

Russia Fines WhatsApp, Snapchat, Tinder for Data Law Violations

Russian law requires tech companies to store the data they hold on Russian users locally.

Russia fines WhatsApp, others over data storage violations: Agencies - ET Telecom

Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in disputes that have escalated since Russia sent its armed f..