Friday, August 8, 2014

The government has banned anonymous access to public Wi-Fi in Russia – NEWSru.com

The Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev signed a decree according to which access to an open Wi-Fi networks in public places in Russia can no longer be carried out anonymously. Telecom operators will now have to identify the user by indicating their name, first name, middle name, as well as details of the passport and residence, implies document , published on the portal of legal information.

In addition, the operator will have to set the id of the device with which the user access to the network. The data will be stored for six months and, if necessary, be provided to law enforcement authorities.

The innovation related to security, explained in the State Duma. “There is an information war. Anonymous internet connection in public areas allows illegal activities with impunity. Find violator can be very difficult,” – explained “Izvestia” First Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on Information Policy, Information Technology and Communications Vadim Dengin.

According to him, “the Americans are afraid of war, now it is best to fight in the information space.” “They increased their holding” Voice of America. “Those who are interested in destabilizing, trying to saturate network scams fascists and extremists. Everything connected to the Internet, should be identified,” – said the legislator.

Experts edition presented opposing views on the ruling government. According to Director of Government Relations “Rambler & Co.” Matthew Alekseeva, this is not feasible solution due to the number of people using internet access in public areas. “I do not think that everyone who comes to the Gorky Park, will show their passport,” – said Alekseev.

In this case, a representative of one of the providers said that the decision is theoretically feasible if the design a special interface that prompts the user to enter their passport data when connected. In this case, no one will be able to verify the authenticity of the information provided.

August 7 as it became known that the government made it mandatory for social networks and other popular sites to install the hardware and software with which the security services will be able to automatically receive information about the actions of the users of these sites. These requirements are contained in the Government Decree №743, who on July 31 signed by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, recalls “Rosbalt” .

This regulation specifies the provisions law on bloggers . It states that sites must connect the hardware and software for the security forces. In this case, the decision prohibits the sites to disclose “organizational and technical methods of operational and search activities.” Who will pay for the installation of this equipment, the regulation does not specify.

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