Russian Court Fines DeviantArt $48,900 Over Banned Content
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A Russian court imposed a $48,900 fine on the online art platform DeviantArt for refusing to delete content deemed banned by Russian authorities.
The penalty follows a 2021 decision by the Russian watchdog Roskomnadzor that restricted access to the platform within Russia. DeviantArt was cited for non‑compliance with the order to remove the prohibited material.
The case underscores Russia’s ongoing enforcement of its internet censorship laws, which have targeted foreign websites for content that violates national regulations.
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