The Russian Federation is moving to centralize critical administrative information through the unified digital platform known as Gostekh. Initiatives from the Ministry of Digital Development indicate an intent to designate Gostekh as the operator for information systems that house certain categories of confidential data. The corresponding draft decree, prepared for the president, has been published on the official portal that hosts regulatory acts in draft form. This step signals a formal recognition of Gostekh as a governing backbone for sensitive state information and the processes that manage it.
The focus is on investigative and forensic data that are not available to the general public. While access to broader public records remains controlled, the framework explicitly states that information classified as state secrets will not be uploaded to the platform. In practice, Gostekh aims to streamline how non-classified, yet sensitive, information is stored, transmitted, and safeguarded within a single, centralized system that can be monitored and audited more efficiently.
The move follows a directive from President Vladimir Putin to ensure the robust operation of the unified platform. This aligns with the broader objective of enhancing national digital governance by consolidating multiple government information flows into a single, interoperable environment. The intent is to reduce fragmentation across departments and improve the speed, consistency, and security of data handling at the federal level.
In October 2022, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved an action plan that outlined a two-year timeline for transferring all government information systems (GIS) to Gostekh. The plan envisions a staged migration, with larger systems transitioning first while establishing governance, security, and interoperability standards that other agencies can follow. The objective is to enable a cohesive digital ecosystem where agencies can share information more reliably, while maintaining strict controls over access and disclosure.
Earlier communications from Sber indicated the perceived advantages of the Gostekh basic platform. Those statements underscored expectations about improved efficiency, standardized data formats, and clearer accountability. While specific operational details remain subject to regulatory decisions, the broader sentiment is that Gostekh could become a central hub for essential government data, helping to reduce duplication and latency in information processing across ministries and services.