New rules for using foreign services in Russia: what users need to know
New legislative changes regarding the use of foreign internet services have come into force in Russia. According to the new rules, Russian companies and website owners are prohibited from using foreign systems for user registration and authorization. This restriction is aimed at strengthening control over citizens' personal data within the country.
Now, it is no longer permitted to use accounts from services such as Google (Gmail), Telegram, and other foreign platforms to log in to Russian websites and mobile applications. Resource owners are required to provide users with alternative login methods: through Russian authorization systems, by phone number, or using the 'Gosuslugi' portal.
Administrative fines are provided for violating these requirements. Responsibility lies with the owners of internet resources who have not managed to adapt their systems to the new standards. Experts note that these measures are intended to protect Russia's digital infrastructure from potential risks associated with the use of foreign technologies.
Users are advised to check their accounts on frequently visited websites in advance. If a login was set up via a foreign service, it is worth linking a Russian phone number or an email address in the .ru domain to the profile. This will help avoid losing access to personal accounts and important information in the future.
At the moment, the transition period is ongoing, and many companies are actively updating their authorization systems. The authorities emphasize that these changes are part of a strategy to ensure Russia's technological sovereignty on the internet.