Discord began blocking access to servers with information prohibited in Russia. Previously, Roskomnadzor included the service in the register of social networks; This means that Discord faces a fine of up to 8 million rubles for not identifying such information and not opening access to it.
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The Discord communication service has begun blocking access to servers with information considered prohibited in Russia. Habr drew attention to user messages in this regard.
Users receive a notification about the unavailability of servers on which information with content prohibited in the Russian Federation is discussed or published.
Roskomnadzor added Discord to the social media registry on March 12. This means that the service must independently identify and block information prohibited in the Russian Federation posted on its resource. Violation of the law faces a fine of up to 8 million rubles.
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Source: RB
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