Russia Threatens to Shut Facebook Over Local Data Storage Laws
- Global internet firms must store local client data in Russia
- Roskomnadzor blocked LinkedIn earlier, says law is mandatory
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Facebook Inc. will by shut down in Russia next year if it fails to comply with requirements to store user data locally, according to the head of Russia’s state communications watchdog.
"The law is mandatory for everyone," Alexander Zharov told reporters Tuesday. Roskomnadzor will be forcing foreign internet companies to comply or shut down in the country.