Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law aimed at combating… (закон · путин · подписать)
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law aimed at combating cyber fraud, introducing measures such as a unified database of mobile device identifiers (IMEI), 'panic buttons' on Gosuslugi, and restrictions on international calls. The law also mandates compensation from banks and telecom providers for victims of fraud if they failed to prevent malicious actions.
Consensus
- Putin signed a law to combat cyber fraud
- The law introduces a unified database of mobile device identifiers (IMEI)
- Telecom providers must block numbers used by scammers
- Victims of fraud will be compensated if providers were negligent
- A 'panic button' will be added to Gosuslugi for reporting scams
- Citizens can set a self-imposed ban on incoming international calls
Points of divergence
- The law limits individuals to no more than 20 bank cards — vm
- Parents can notify telecom providers about children's SIM cards — vm
- The law includes provisions for banning the sale of vapes in regions — tvrain
- The law allows for accelerated blocking of gambling websites — tvrain
- The law introduces an experimental legal regime for innovation in AI-related fields — tvrain
- The law establishes a single basis for dismissing security personnel — tvrain
- The law allows dismissal of firefighters from the MCHS if they are deemed 'foreign agents' — tvrain
- The law bans deporting foreign citizens who served in the Russian army — tvrain
- The law imposes fines of up to 700,000 rubles for website authorization via foreign services — tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin signs law on 'fighting cyber fraud'. — Дождь
- Self-ban on calls and panic button: Putin introduces a series of anti-fraud measures — Вечерняя Москва