The Ministry of Digital Development has proposed obligating Russians to notify operators if a SIM card is used by a child. The initiative aims to automatically apply age restrictions and control minors' access to online services.
According to the proposal, the SIM card owner must inform the operator that it has been given to a child. After that, the operator will enter the data into the state information system of Roskomnadzor (KSIM). Internet services will then be able to check the age of users via their phone number, restricting access to inappropriate content. Currently, it is possible to register a SIM card in one's own name from the age of 14.
Experts note that the mechanism remains uncertain. Operators will likely have to modernize their personal accounts, SIM card sales processes, and interactions with call centers. In addition, internet portals and social networks will have to verify the age of users, which will lead to additional organizational costs.
Earlier, the Ministry of Digital Development proposed issuing separate SIM cards for children under 14, restricting their ability to register on social networks. The goal of the initiative is to improve children's safety on the internet and reduce the risk of fraud, but specific implementation mechanisms are still being discussed.
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