According to Roskomnadzor, Google might face a fine of RUB 6-18 million (roughly Rs. 70 lakh to Rs. 80 lakh)
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Google and six other corporations have been charged with administrative offences in Russia.
Moscow and Silicon Valley have fought over content, censorship, data, and other issues.
Google was previously punished by Russia for failing to store Russian user data domestically.
Roskomnadzor, Russia's communications regulator, announced on Friday that it has initiated administrative procedures against Alphabet Inc.'s Google and six other foreign technology companies for alleged violations of personal data laws.
Since Russia launched tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine on February 24, the two sides have clashed over content, censorship, data, and local representation in a simmering debate that has erupted into a full-fledged information war.
Last year, Russia penalised Google RUB 3 million (approximately Rs. 35 lakh) for failing to store Russian customers' personal data in databases on Russian soil, and the country announced on Friday that it has initiated a fresh action against Google for "repeated failures to comply with Russian legislation."
According to Roskomnadzor, Google might be penalised between RUB 6 and RUB 18 million (approximately Rs 70 and Rs 80 lakh).
The regulator also announced that it has initiated cases against Airbnb, Pinterest, Likeme, Twitch, Apple, and United Parcel Service for alleged first-time offences that could result in fines ranging from RUB 1-6 million (roughly Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 70 lakh).
Likeme was unavailable for comment, and the other five companies had no quick response.
