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Thousands rallied in Moscow to protest a bill in parliament that would route all internet traffic through servers in Russia.
Protestors fear this bill would
lead to widespread internet censorship for Russian users.
[...and make] virtual private networks (VPNs) ineffective
It is always easier to manage a powergrab of this sort if you can blame RussiaAmerica so the official line is:
the bill is intended to address concerns that Russia could be cut off if the United States applies a new cybersecurity doctrine in an offensive maneuver
conversely
Critics say the bill would create an internet firewall similar to China's.
It also makes a remarkably convenient surveillance choke point, which saves on costs.
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Thousands in Moscow Protest Bill Routing all Internet traffic through Russian Servers
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TAPPING? You POLITICIANS! Don't you realize that the END of the "Wash
Cycle" is a TREASURED MOMENT for most people?!
(Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Tuesday March 12 2019, @10:56AM (1 child)
Really, I meant the average citizens understanding enough and caring enough to go out into the streets in numbers to protest. I remember going to a protest in NYC more than a decade ago about the DMCA, and I was one of 10 people there.
Washington DC delenda est.
(Score: 1) by khallow on Wednesday March 13 2019, @04:23PM