Russia adds Apple and Microsoft to state surveillance registry
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Russia's communications regulator Roskomnadzor placed Apple and Microsoft on its list of "organizers of information dissemination" on Oct. 2. The companies must retain users' written, audio and video messages for three years inside Russia and provide them to security services on demand. Failure to comply could trigger penalties or limits on the companies' services in Russia.
Why it matters
The requirement creates compliance costs and regulatory risk for the firms, and non‑compliance could lead to service restrictions that may affect their revenue from Russian users, according to the regulator's rules.
Key facts
- 1Roskomnadzor placed Apple and Microsoft on its registry on Oct. 2. qz.com
- 2Listed companies must retain written, audio and video messages of Russian users. qz.com
- 3The retained data must be kept inside Russia for three years. qz.com
- 4Companies must hand the data to security services on demand. qz.com
- 5Non‑compliance may result in penalties or limits on how Russian users can access the services. qz.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.