New Anti-Fraud Legislation
International Communication Restriction: Russians Prohibited from Receiving International Calls
Well, buckle up buttercup, because we're diving into the latest update on Russia's proposed anti-fraud legislation! The second package of amendments is being drafted, with changes expected for the "On Communications," "On Personal Data," "On Information," "On Operative Search Activity," and "On Electronic Signature" laws.
The draft, titled "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in Part on Counteracting Offenses Committed Using Information and Communication Technologies)," is currently in the works. Apparently, the government's been busy crafting new measures to tighten the noose on fraud auto-da-fé style.
Here's the lowdown on some key changes:
Blocking International Calls
To combat fraud, operators will be required to ban incoming calls from foreign mobile operators' SIM cards. If subscribers want to receive such calls, they gotta inform their operator. All foreign calls will then be marked because transparency isn't just for your holiday pics anymore.
Call-Disconnecting and Recording
Operators will also be instructed to disconnect numbers suspected of fraud, a special register for these miscreants will be created, and upon request from the Ministry of Digital Development, operators must also share recordings of suspicious conversations. Y'know, just for kicks and giggles.
Damages Compensation and Personal Data
Operators may have to compensate for damages from fraudulent actions if they haven't already fulfilled their obligations to prevent fraud by not blocking the fraudulent number. Additionally, plans are underway to tighten the basis for obtaining consent to process personal data from Russians.
In-person and Biometric Account Recovery
It'll soon be possible to recover a compromised account on the "Gosuslugi" portal in person at a multi-functional center, or remotely using biometrics. And no more sneaky registrations via foreign emails, you'll have to use Russian ones for websites from now on.
If adopted, everything will go into effect on March 1, 2026—except for some provisions of the document, of course.
Now, let me tell you, things aren't done and dusted yet. The Ministry of Digital Development is talking to the industry and interested departments, and they're working on interdepartmental coordination. But don't expect specifics just yet—that'll come later once the final version is approved.
Hasty Drafting Concerns
The proposed changes have been met with a mix of opinions. While some market participants in the mobile communications sector think these innovations might not be the wisest, others see potential improvements. The devil, as always, is in the details.
Some experts have expressed concerns about the "hasty" drafting of this legislation, suggesting that every measure needs thorough discussion before implementation. After all, these changes could have far-reaching implications for telecommunications companies and internet users alike.
Leak or Lack of Info?
Here's the interesting part: it seems there's a discrepancy between the information we have and what's actually going on. International watchdog reports and legal bulletins suggest that there's no official "second package of anti-fraud amendments" currently underway. So, who knows what's really happening behind the scenes? A well-orchestrated leak, or just a case of misinformation?
Until we get more concrete details, all we can do is speculate. But one thing's for sure—this rollercoaster is far from over. Strap on your seatbelts and hold on tight!
- The new anti-fraud legislation in Russia might also impact the finance sector, as operators may be required to implement stricter measures to prevent fraudulent activities related to electronic signatures and financial transactions.
- In the realm of education-and-self-development and general news, the fast-paced development of technology and the constant need for updated security measures has given rise to heated discussions about the ongoing anti-fraud legislation, with questions being raised about the legitimacy of the "second package of anti-fraud amendments" and the potential implications for technology companies and internet users.
