The Federal Security Service (FSB) has submitted a set of demands and observations to domestic messaging platform Max, delaying its integration with the Unified Identification and Authentication System (USIA) - the gateway for citizens to access government service portals and other official platforms. Faridaily reports this, citing insider sources.
Insiders reveal that during a recent session of the Government Commission on Digital Development's Presidium, officials presented a "comprehensive" list of concerns regarding Max. A key requirement involves developing a threat assessment framework to safeguard users' personal information.
Sources told Faridaily that Max must establish agreements with licensees of both the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control and the FSB to enable security audits. Additionally, developers were instructed to implement specific-grade cryptographic data protection measures to create a secure communication link with the USIA.
One source explained that the FSB's conditions follow standard protocol for systems interfacing with the USIA, noting that any personal data breach would severely impact government services. "Security requirements vary based on which USIA-connected systems handle what data. Given Max's high-sensitivity classification, they must undergo source code analysis and verification," the source added.