Issues concerning online privacy in Russia have been in the news lately. According to a new law, internet companies in Russia are now required to maintain data centers that contain the personal data of users in the country. According to the Russian government, the law in addition to the previous internet restrictions by the Russian … Continue reading LinkedIn banned in Russia
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It’s being reported that Russia is working on it’s own “Great Firewall” – a reference to the mechanism China uses to filter and censor their Internet. Russia has been working with China to implement some aspects of the Great Firewall, to maintain control over their flow of information and enable telecom companies to comply with recently-passed Russia Internet laws. Russia’s system to filter the Internet is dubbed the “Red Web.”
Russia has already been imposing restrictions on Internet users, but has significantly ramped up these measures in recent months. In June the country passed several measures, called Yarovaya’s laws, which include data retention provisions. The laws require telecom companies to store user data for 6 months and metadata for 3 years. Additionally, they mandate that companies provide “keys” to encrypted communications if asked by authorities. And now, just this month, additional legislation was passed which “gives the Kremlin primacy over cyberspace,” including the “exchange points, domain names and cross-border fibre-optic cables” that comprise the Internet.
The purpose of the laws isn’t entirely clear — there is some debate over whether the goal is to ensure companies can comply with data retention provisions or for the government to both censor and maintain control over the flow of information for political reasons (or both). Either way, it is a concerning development as the country moves towards increased control such as that exercised in China.
Earlier in December, Russia blocked access to popular networking site LinkedIn, a move which reflects tightening control over the Internet.
Russian Laws and VPN Use
When using a VPN, your online privacy is better protected than without one, as Internet service providers or telcos will only see that you connected to the VPN and are unable to view other personal details about your activity. For more information on data retention legislation and Golden Frog’s data retention policies, please read our detailed blog post.
Sources: Business Insider, The Guardian
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LinkedIn was officially blocked in Russia this Thursday, as they were found to be in violation of a Russian data storage law. The law, passed in 2014 and enacted in September 2015, requires that websites store data for their Russian users on local servers within the country. It also includes data retention provisions for a period of 6 months. The law not only applies to Russian companies, but also applies to Internet companies and other global service providers. LinkedIn submitted an appeal to the ruling to a higher court, which was officially rejected. LinkedIn is a social networking platform used by professionals.
As a result of the block users in Russia can no longer access LinkedIn, a move that affects over 6 million members. Russian ISPs were ordered to enforce the block within a 24 hour time period, and can face fines for non-compliance. It’s not known why LinkedIn was targeted, but TechCrunch speculates it was to set an example for other providers and encourage them to comply.
It’s likely this case may set a precedent for how Russia handles similar situations going forward. Reportedly, Apple & Google have started to comply with the law and moved their data to local servers, but it’s unclear whether Facebook and Twitter will. Although Russia says the law’s purpose is to protect data from cyberattacks, many others believe it’s a censorship effort to increase the control the country already has over the Internet. LinkedIn is pushing back, requesting a meeting with regulators to discuss the situation.
Update – November 29, 2016: The United States government has expressed concern over Russia’s decision to blocked LinkedIn, as they are worried it might set a precedent for censoring other websites in Russia: “This decision is the first of its kind and sets a troubling precedent that could be used to justify shutting down any website that contains Russian user data.”
The US also asserted that the block harms competition, and has a negative effect for people in Russia.
Sources: CS Monitor, Reuters, TechCrunch
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