![]() Several new troubling pieces of legislation were passed and implemented. In the lead-up to the March 2018 elections, in which President Vladimir Putin secured his second consecutive term, authorities ramped up efforts to increase their already tight grip on the internet. Internet freedom declined in Russia for the sixth year in a row, following the government's efforts to block the popular messaging app Telegram and numerous legislative proposals aimed at restricting online anonymity and increasing censorship. Lawmakers sought to restrict anonymity online, passing legislation that limits the use of virtual private networks and requires messaging platforms to link users to their personal information (see Surveillance, Privacy, and Anonymity). ![]() In November 2017, the government moved to designate media outlets receiving foreign funding as "foreign agents" (see Media, Diversity, and Content Manipulation). In April 2018, authorities blocked the communication app Telegram for refusing to provide encryption keys to the Federal Security Service, resulting in extensive collateral blocking and nationwide protests (see Blocking and Filtering and Digital Activism).Īuthorities continue to block websites, and new laws allow for the blocking of pirate mirror websites and those distributing online content that discredits "honor, dignity or business reputation" (see Blocking and Filtering). Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Freedom House, Freedom on the Net 2018 - Russia, 1 November 2018, available at: ![]()
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