The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is discussing with… (хостинг · госуслуга · рынок)
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development is discussing with hosting providers the introduction of mandatory identification for individual users through the 'Gosuslugi' portal, aiming to link each dedicated IP address to a verified user. The initiative has sparked debate over its potential benefits in combating fraud and risks related to increased costs and access barriers for foreign users.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Digital Development is discussing mandatory identification of individual users of hosting services through the 'Gosuslugi' portal.
- Currently, hosting providers use various methods to verify user identity, including email and payments via Russian bank cards.
- A similar requirement already exists for domain name administrators in .ru, .рф, and .su zones.
- The Ministry initially proposed making 'Gosuslugi' the sole method of identification but later expanded the list of acceptable methods after consultations with industry participants.
- Industry stakeholders have mixed views on the initiative, citing potential benefits in fighting phishing and fraud as well as concerns about increased operational costs and risks to the retail segment.
Points of divergence
- Some experts warn that such a requirement may lead to higher operating expenses for providers and risks for the retail market segment, while others believe it could improve efforts against phishing and fraud. — vesti
- There are concerns about potential difficulties for foreign citizens in renting hosting or domains without access to Russia's identification system. — fontanka
- Some participants note that the new scheme could create challenges for foreigners, making hosting or domain rental questionable without access to the Russian identification system. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Hosting customers may be required to register via 'Gosuslugi' — Вести
- Hosting Linked to 'Gosuslugi'? There Are Options — Фонтанка
- Hosting customers may be required to register via Gosuslugi — Коммерсантъ