Digital sovereignty

The article discusses proposed changes to Russian data localization laws. Specifically, it mentions that draft legislation has been introduced that would require personal data of Russian citizens to be stored on servers located in Russia. This would include data from foreign cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

Some key details:The legislation aims to ensure control and sovereignty over Russian citizens' data. There are concerns about foreign governments accessing data stored abroad.
If passed, the law would require foreign cloud services to store copies of Russian users' data in Russia. Companies would need to set up Russian-based servers and databases.
There are questions around how feasible this will be technically and economically. Companies may pull services out of Russia rather than comply.
Encrypted data may be exempt, but the law is not fully clear on this currently.
Penalties for non-compliance could include bans, blocking service access, or fines according to the draft law.
The deadline for compliance is currently set for January 1, 2024 if passed into law.

So in summary, Russia is proposing more strict data localization laws to control Russian citizens' personal data, requiring foreign tech companies to store data locally. The feasibility and impact of this is still uncertain. But it signals Russia's desire for digital sovereignty.

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