The Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened five criminal cases…
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened five criminal cases regarding the sale of personal data of Russian citizens. The ministry initiated these investigations after identifying online platforms that were selling such personal information.
Consensus
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia has opened five criminal cases against internet platforms selling personal data of Russian citizens.
- The cases are based on Article 272.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, which covers unlawful use, transmission, collection, and storage of computer information containing personal data.
- Investigations into these cases are ongoing, with evidence still being collected.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry is currently testing AI-based programs to detect deepfakes. — vedomosti
- From January to April 2026, the number of IT crimes decreased by 25% compared to the same period in 2025, and damage amounted to 52 billion rubles. — vedomosti
- The Ministry has stopped the activities of five internet platforms similar to 'God's Eye' that sold passport data, bank account details, and other information. — vesti
- Servers seized from these platforms are being analyzed. — vesti
- The article includes a broader discussion on digital profiling and surveillance in the modern internet era, including how people are tracked online and whether it can be avoided. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened five cases against services selling personal data — Ведомости
- Russia Opens 5 Criminal Cases Against 'God's Eye' Alternatives — Вести
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened five criminal cases for the sale of personal data of Russians — Вечерняя Москва