YouTube sent some of its Russian applications notifications that Roskomnadzor embedded in their videos with ways to bypass blocking in the register of prohibited information.
The company noted that if the blogger does not delete the video, the platform will do it independently. A representative of Roskomnadzor confirmed that they have sent demands for the removal of materials promoting the use of VPNs.
To date, the YouTube administration has not fulfilled the requirements to remove more than 300 materials promoting the use of VPN services and other programs to bypass blocking access to content that is illegal in Russia.
— Roskomnadzor representative
In particular, on the basis that the agency can add a page and website to the register of prohibited information, information is mentioned that “encourages the use of such methods, their advantages, information about programs, the ability to access blocked resources,” as well as offers to download or pay for such programs. . [РБК]
Source: Iphones RU
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