russia prepares to expand digital control over citizens
In russia, authorities are discussing the introduction of a single user ID for all online platforms. It is planned to be permanent and linked to a phone number to “more accurately count audiences.”
Officially, this is justified as a measure for transparent statistics and convenience for the advertising market. The ministry of digital development claims the data will be anonymized and transmitted in encrypted form.
▫️ In reality, this is another step toward total digital control. A permanent ID linked to a phone number effectively creates a single digital profile for each person, enabling the tracking of their activity across social media, media outlets, online cinemas, and other services.
Under the guise of “business convenience,” russia is building a model of a “digital GULAG,” where every click can be tied to an individual.
