US EditionIn Russia, Private Messages Will Be Stored in Databases for Three Years Even After Deletion
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The new rules came into force from January 1, 2026.
The rules have changed and now Russian platforms have to archive all text, audio and video messages
Total surveillance: Russia tightens internet control and data retention periods - Central Data Protection Agency From January 1, 2026, Russian internet services will be required to store all audio, video and text messages of users for three years, even if they have been deleted. Companies must also provide this data to law enforcement agencies upon first request.
Starting January 1, 2026, Russian internet services will be required to store all user communications for three years. This expands the authorities' powers to monitor, censor, and pressure citizens, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing the National Security and Defense Council's Countering Disinformation Center. Starting next year, Russian online platforms will be required to store all audio, video, and text messages from users for three years, even…
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