Russia forces Apple to remove VPN apps from App Store
Russia's Roskomnadzor forced Apple to remove 25 VPN apps from the Russian App Store due to non-compliance with laws. This reflects ongoing restrictions on VPN services in Russia, posing challenges for tech companies.
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Russia's telecommunications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has compelled Apple to eliminate 25 VPN apps from the Russian App Store. The banned apps, including NordVPN, Proton VPN, and Red Shield VPN, were used to access content deemed illegal in Russia. Apple cited non-compliance with Russian laws as the reason for the removals. This action follows Russia's ongoing efforts to restrict VPN services, dating back to a 2017 law signed by Putin banning VPNs, proxies, and Tor. While some VPN providers connected to Russia's State Information System to comply, others like ProtonVPN faced blocks for alleged misuse by cybercriminals. The recent move by Apple highlights the challenges tech companies face when operating in regions with strict internet regulations.
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2 commentsThe company's "use the app store or do without" policy is a choke point that dictatorships happily leverage against their citizens.
Putin is a monster, but he counts on the control freakery in Cupertino.
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