WhatsApp Wikimedia Fined Over Failure To Remove Banned Content In Russia

WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc (formerly known as Facebook), has been at odds with Russian authorities since its parent company was declared an “extremist” organisation by Moscow last year 1579444505_hXlNNw_WhatsApp_logo.png In a landmark ruling, a Russian court has issued a fine against messenger service WhatsApp and online encyclopedia Wikipedia, owned by Wikimedia Foundation, for their failure to remove prohibited content as mandated by Russian law. This is the first time WhatsApp has faced penalties for not deleting banned information in Russia.WhatsApp, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc (formerly known as Facebook), has been at odds with Russian authorities since its parent company was declared an “extremist” organisation by Moscow last year. While other Meta services, such as Facebook and Instagram, have previously been fined for content-related issues, WhatsApp had not faced penalties until now.The court’s decision to impose a fine on WhatsApp comes as a consequence of the platform’s refusal to remove information regarding the drug Lyrica, which is prohibited in Russia due to its sale and manufacture being banned. The exact details of the banned content were not disclosed in the available information.The imposed fine amounts to three million roubles, equivalent to approximately USD 37,080, and signifies
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