Russia Blocks Discord Over Legal Violations

Russia's communications regulator has blocked the instant messaging platform Discord, citing violations of Russian law. The platform did not respond to requests for comment. This move highlights ongoing tensions between technology platforms and governments over regulatory compliance and data privacy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-10-2024 20:45 IST | Created: 08-10-2024 20:45 IST
Russia Blocks Discord Over Legal Violations
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Russia's communications regulator has taken action against Discord, blocking the popular instant messaging platform over alleged violations of the country's laws. This announcement was made by the TASS news agency on Tuesday.

According to the report, the decision to block Discord underscores Russia's stringent approach to internet regulation and control over digital platforms deemed non-compliant with its legal framework.

Although Discord has not yet commented on the situation, this development adds to the ongoing global debate surrounding technology companies and government regulations, particularly concerning data privacy and freedom of expression.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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