Data stored in the government’s biometric system could enable online purchases of prescription medications without presenting a passport. This development was reported by TASS, citing the Center for Biometric Technologies (CBT). The move signals a shift toward remote verification methods that rely on facial recognition and related biometric data to confirm a buyer’s identity during delivery and at the moment of purchase.
Supporters say such a system would streamline everyday life for many people, including those with reduced mobility or disabilities. By tying online drug orders to a trusted biometric identity, buyers may be able to complete transactions without the logistical step of presenting travel documents at the point of delivery. The approach aims to reduce friction in the shopping process while maintaining a robust check on who is receiving prescribed medications.
According to the announcements, users of the biometric service would not need to visit a pharmacy or submit personal documents when ordering prescription medicines. A device equipped with a camera and meeting appropriate data protection standards would suffice to verify identity and authorize purchases, enabling a smoother patient experience while preserving the security of the transaction.
Officials have emphasized that the legal framework supporting these actions is already in place, and that practical trials are underway. A three-year experiment involving remote sales of prescription drugs using facial recognition technologies is reportedly taking place in major urban centers and adjacent regions, testing the viability and safety of delivering medicines based on biometric verification alone.
In related policy developments, the government has signaled heightened attention to data governance. Recent measures focus on balancing the convenience of remote medical purchases with privacy protections and consent requirements. Ongoing discussions consider how such systems might be implemented at scale, what safeguards are necessary to prevent misuse, and how data minimization and transparent handling of identifiers can be ensured as more components of health care move online.