Russia: Implemented Law amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of Identification and/or Authentication of Individuals Using Biometric Personal Data (Bill No. 647048-8)

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Implemented Law amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of Identification and/or Authentication of Individuals Using Biometric Personal Data (Bill No. 647048-8)

On 1 November 2024, the Law amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of Identification and/or Authentication of Individuals Using Biometric Personal Data etered into force. The Law targets mobile radiotelephone service providers in Russia, specifically communication operators involved in mobile phone services. The Law requires operators to verify the identity of foreign citizens and stateless persons through the unified identification and authentication system before providing services, include user equipment identifiers in contracts, and adhere to new compliance requirements. Additionally, the Law limits such individuals to a maximum of 10 mobile service contracts and requires submission of subscriber contract details and equipment identifiers to the unified biometric system.

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Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2024-06-13
under deliberation

On 13 June 2024, the Bill amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of I…

2024-07-30
under deliberation

On 30 July 2024, the Bill amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of I…

2024-11-01
in force

On 1 November 2024, the Law amending the Law on Communications and the Law on the Implementation of…