Russia upgrades rules for its digital spy system to better track citizens online

The report outlines Russia's updated SORM regulations which expand the types of data monitored (names, passport and tax IDs, device identifiers, geolocation, domains, URLs, etc.) and mandate technical standards for collecting, processing, and transmitting that data across telecommunications and broader internet infrastructure. It argues the changes enable faster, more automated correlation of identifiers into comprehensive digital profiles, increase state surveillance reach into hosting/cloud providers and other operators, and may pressure smaller providers financially and regulatorily.