Roskomnadzor proposed the use of equipment installed by providers under the sovereign rule of law to restrict access to anonymizing tools. It has been reported “Kommersant”.
It was noted that the department has developed a draft resolution proposing to change the rules on the management of the public communication network, which allows the anonymization of Internet users.
According to the publication, the changes will go into effect on March 1, 2024 if approved by the government.
Previously, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation delivery Two bills tightening the procedure for working with Russian personal data, for consideration by the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, IT and Communications. The first bill includes the introduction of endorsement penalties for organizations that leak information. Secondly, it changes the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and concerns citizens who commit illegal acts using personal data, including theft, sale and distribution of personal data online. The bills are expected to be considered by the State Duma in April.