Blogger Registration Law
Federal Law on Amendments to the Federal Law on Communications (Blogger Registration and Content Regulation)
Requires bloggers with audiences exceeding 10,000 users to register with Roskomnadzor and restricts content reposting and advertising on unregistered pages.
Jurisdiction
Russia
Enacted
Jul 30, 2024
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Enforcement
Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media)
Enacted July 30, 2024; registration requirements effective January 1, 2025
PGP Law: Blogger Registration RequirementsWhy It Matters
Affects AI chatbot platforms and social media services operating in Russia that host user-generated content with significant audiences
Recent Developments
Registration requirements became effective January 1, 2025
At a Glance
Applies to
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Bloggers with audience exceeding 10,000 users
- Advertisers and advertising agencies working with bloggers
- Online platforms hosting blogger content
Obligations fall on:
Applicability thresholds:
Safety Provisions
- Registration requirement for bloggers with 10,000+ audience
- Restrictions on reposting content from unregistered bloggers
- Advertising restrictions on unregistered blogger pages
Compliance & Enforcement
Key Dates
Jan 1, 2025
Blogger registration requirements take effect
Advertising restrictions on unregistered blogs take effect
Penalties
Unspecified
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Russia
Focus Areas
General regulation
Cite This
APA
Russia. (2024). Federal Law on Amendments to the Federal Law on Communications (Blogger Registration and Content Regulation).
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