TikTok will temporarily ban users in Russia from livestreaming and uploading new videos to its platform, the company announced on Sunday, March 5, 2022.

The company is responding to the recently enacted “fake news” law, which threatens people accused of spreading misinformation with up to 15 years in prison. “ We have no choice but to suspend live streaming and new content for our video service in Russia while we evaluate the security implications of this law ,” TikTok said.
The company noted that in-app messaging would not be affected by the decision. “We will continue to assess the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine when we can fully resume our services, with safety as our top priority,” TikTok continued.

“In light of Russia’s new fake news law, we have no choice but to suspend live streaming and new content for our video service in Russia while we evaluate the security implications of this law. Our in-app messaging service will not be affected. We will continue to assess the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine when we can fully resume our services, with safety our top priority.”


MIMIKAMAUpdate on March 6, 2022 at 1:15pm ET
An update on TikTok's services in Russia: TikTok is an outlet for creativity and entertainment that can provide a source of relief and human connection during a time of war when people are facing immense tragedy and isolation . However, our highest priority is the safety of our employees and our users, and in light of Russia's new 'fake news' law, we have no choice but to suspend livestreaming and new content to our video service in Russia while we review the safety implications of this law. Our in-app messaging service will not be affected. We will continue to evaluate the evolving circumstances in Russia to determine when we might fully resume our services with safety as our top priority.


 
Source: TikTok


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