Russia fines Google for distributing VPN services: TASS
A Russian court fined Alphabet’s Google over $288,000 for distributing VPN services on the Google Play app store. VPNs allow Russians to access foreign tech platforms and content banned or restricted by Russia.
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A Russian court has fined Alphabet's Google over 22 million roubles ($288,000) for distributing VPN (virtual private network) services on the Google Play app store, state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday.
VPNs provide a means for Russians to access foreign tech platforms and content that Russia has banned or restricted.
($1 = 76.4500 roubles)
VPNs provide a means for Russians to access foreign tech platforms and content that Russia has banned or restricted.
($1 = 76.4500 roubles)
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