The FSB is slated to possess augmented privileges concerning the private data of Russian inhabitants, ostensibly for “security” considerations.
The FSB is poised to secure a three-year window for accessing Russian citizens’ electronic information.
Commencing January 1, 2026, the retention timeframe for online information will escalate from 1 to 3 years.
This encompasses communications, images, films, and private details.
The regulation pertains to entities within the ORI register: messaging apps, social media platforms, financial institutions, ride-hailing companies, delivery firms, and matchmaking platforms.
Each of these is required to grant access to user details at the FSB’s behest.
The declared justification is “guaranteeing safety.”
