Russian lawmakers make web giants go local

Today Russian lawmakers backed a bill that would force foreign internet companies to set up local offices or face harsh penalties, including an outright ban. The bill was passed on the first of its three required readings, parliament’s lower house said in a statement.

The legislation concerns online companies whose daily users in Russia tops 500,000. 

Failure to comply will result in penalties, including a ban on advertising their services, a ban on collecting payments, or partial or full blockage in the country.

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