Alexander Khinshtein, chairman of the State Duma Information Policy Committee, believes that posts on social networks should be held accountable. He expressed this opinion in his work. telegram channel.
According to him, with such an action a person takes responsibility and therefore must also be responsible for the content of the information published.
“Should I be held responsible for reposting on social networks? I think so too. By publishing information on your page, you assume responsibility for this. “If you take responsibility, respond,” the deputy wrote.
According to Khinshtein, in this case it does not matter who the primary source is.
Commission on Legislative Activities of the Government of Russia in September 2023 did not support A bill proposing to prohibit bringing citizens to administrative liability due to likes on social networks. They noted that the explanatory note to the document did not contain information confirming the need for changes to existing laws.
Former member of parliament explained the need for adopted laws on self-regulation of social networks.