Russia plans to tighten Data Protection Owing To Intelligence Leaks. Move follows publication of details of Russians allegedly involved in covert intelligence operations abroad. The bill, published late on Thursday, says it is in response to a 2017 instruction from President Vladimir Putin and makes no mention of the spate of leaks. Russia has an active black market in illegal databases compiled using confidential information stolen from state-run registries. The data includes passport details, addresses, car registrations, flight manifests, and even tax returns.”]
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