The State Duma has adopted in the first reading a bill obliging online platforms to store data on users' correspondence and negotiations for three years instead of the previous one year.
According to explanations from the office of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, the increase in the storage period is necessary for the operation of a unified anti-fraud platform, which analyzes data to identify complex fraudulent schemes that are stretched out over time.
Critics of the initiative, including industry experts, express doubts about its feasibility. It is noted that fraudsters rarely use the same numbers or methods for more than a few weeks, and data that is not in demand in the first months is unlikely to be useful after three years.
Market participants fear an increase in the cost of online services — from taxis to streaming services — as increasing data storage volumes will require additional investment in infrastructure. Another risk is the increased likelihood of personal information leaks due to the extension of its storage periods.
Small companies may face significant costs for expanding server capacity and ensuring data protection. Storing large amounts of information also increases the risk of leaks and attacks, making users more vulnerable, even if the data does not contain the content of messages.
The bill will be finalized for the second reading. Its final version will determine whether it will be possible to find a balance between security and the economic burden on business.
Read more on the topic:
Roskomnadzor Will Not Collect Data on Users Visiting Blocked Sites
Data at Your Fingertips: Why and How Fraudsters Hack Russian "Gosuslugi"
"Various Methods of Penetration": There is a Database of Hackers About All Russians on the Darknet
