• Home
  • Apps
  • Apps News
  • WhatsApp Faces Proceedings in Russia Over Violation of Personal Data Law

WhatsApp Faces Proceedings in Russia Over Violation of Personal Data Law

WhatsApp could be fined between RUB 1 million (roughly Rs. 10 lakhs) to RUB 6 million (roughly Rs. 60 lakhs).

WhatsApp Faces Proceedings in Russia Over Violation of Personal Data Law
Highlights
  • Russian court fined Google RUB 3 million for violating personal data
  • Russia launched administrative proceedings against WhatsApp
  • There was no immediate comment from Facebook
Advertisement

Russia on Friday launched administrative proceedings against Facebook's WhatsApp for what it said was a failure to localise data of Russian users on Russian territory, the Interfax news agency reported.

There was no immediate comment from Facebook.

A day earlier, a Russian court fined Alphabet's Google 3 million roubles for violating personal data legislation and registered administrative proceedings against Facebook and Twitter for the same offence.

The cases are part of a wider spat between Russia and Big Tech, with Moscow routinely fining social media giants for failing to remove banned content and seeking to compel foreign tech firms to open offices in Russia.

WhatsApp could be fined between 1 million and 6 million roubles ($13,700 to $82,250), Interfax reported, citing court documents. A court date has not yet been set.

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: WhatsApp, Facebook
Cryptocurrency Mining Operation Uncovered at Polish Police Headquarters: Report
Cryptocurrency Jargons Explained — All the Terms You Need to Know
Share on Facebook Gadgets360 Twitter Share Tweet Snapchat Share Reddit Comment google-newsGoogle News
 
 

Advertisement

Follow Us

Advertisement

© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2024. All rights reserved.
Trending Products »
Latest Tech News »