All Posts Tagged With: "internet control"
Lawmakers in Russia Recommend Internet Regulation
Russia’s Public Chamber, which oversees draft legislation and advises the Parliament, has upheld recent legislation that would regulate information on the internet.
Apr 18, 2008 | ContinuedRussian Agency Demands Registration for all Wi-Fi Devices
The Russian agency responsible for regulating media and communications wants to require mandatory registration from every wireless-enabled device. According to the agency, operators of notebook computers, PDAs, and Wi-Fi hotspots must register their devices, or risk having them confiscated.
Apr 15, 2008 | ContinuedRussian Prosecutors Present Draft Law to Regulate Internet
The office of Russia’s Prosecutor General has presented the Parliament with draft amendments for regulating the mass-media, including stricter government control of the internet. A new law on internet extremism is also circulating in Russia’s lower house.
Apr 12, 2008 | ContinuedRussian Prosecutors Dissect Opposition Leader’s Online Journal
Prosecutors in the Russian city of Vologda have launched an investigation into the LiveJournal account of Ivan Belyaev, a local leader of the opposition United Civil Front party, and may charge him with inciting hatred and enmity.
Mar 30, 2008 | ContinuedRussian Prosecutors Ask Parliament to Regulate Internet Content
In the latest attempt this year to regulate the Internet, the Russian Prosecutor-General’s Office has asked the Parliament to make internet-providers responsible for objectionable online content.
Mar 18, 2008 | ContinuedRussian Blogger Heads to Court After Fiery Comment
Savva Terentyev, a 22-year-old blogger from the Komi Republic, faces charges of inciting hatred after an online comment criticizing law enforcement.
Mar 13, 2008 | ContinuedRussia Moves to Limit Foreign Investment in Media, Internet
In what critics see as just one step toward control of the internet, a Russian draft law puts limits on foreign ownership of Russia’s media and internet providers.
Mar 6, 2008 | ContinuedRussian Parliament Moves to Regulate Internet Sites
Lawmakers in the State Duma proposed new rules that would put strict regulations on websites with over 1000 daily visitors. Critics called the move an affront to free speech.
Feb 14, 2008 | Continued