Russia Plans Centralized Data-Consent Hub on State Portal

The Russian government is rolling out a new digital platform designed to give citizens unprecedented oversight of how their personal data is used — and to tighten the rules for telecoms and banks when fraud occurs.

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development has announced that its flagship state portal, Gosuslugi, will soon host a centralized “consent platform.” The system is meant to show users every permission they have ever granted for the processing of personal data, whether those consents were given online or offline.

Through the platform, citizens will be able to track who is using their data, for what purpose, and under what authority. They will also be able to revoke permissions at any time and file complaints directly with regulators, a move the ministry says will cut down on identity-related fraud.

Alongside the platform, the government is preparing a compensation mechanism to pressure telecom operators and banks to act against scammers. Under the proposal, mobile providers could be forced to reimburse customers for money stolen from phone accounts — but only if the customer proves the carrier failed to intervene. If a bank ignores a fraud alert flagged by the telecom, the financial institution itself would have to cover the losses.

An additional layer of protection will come through blocking inbound calls from foreign numbers. All international calls will be marked with a special indicator, which should reduce the risk of fraud attempts originating from abroad.

The ministry positions these measures as part of a broader effort to build a multi-level system for protecting citizens’ rights in the digital space.