Russia bans government agencies from purchasing foreign-made software

Russian President Vladimir Putin has banned government agencies from purchasing software developed outside Russia, with some exceptions. Furthermore, after January 1, 2025, the use of foreign-made software itself will be prohibited.

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The regulation revealed this time was signed by President Putin on March 30, 2022 (PDF file) Order No. 166 'Measures to ensure the technical independence and security of important information infrastructures of the Russian Federation. It came into effect on March 31, 2022.

The order clarifies software requirements related to key critical infrastructure to Russian government agencies and businesses within a month, and requires formal approval in advance of any purchase of foreign-made software. It has been decided.

In addition, it will promote 'use of wireless and communication equipment developed and manufactured in Russia' in the development, manufacture and maintenance of reliable software and hardware in projects related to important infrastructure. In addition, it will give a six-month grace period to secure human resources to establish a monitoring and management system.

In addition, after January 1, 2025, public authorities and other customers will be prohibited from using foreign-made software. This means that Russian government agencies and companies related to critical infrastructure need to remove foreign software and services from their systems within three years.

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, US and European technology companies have stopped providing products and services, so some foreign-made software is already difficult to obtain in Russia. Therefore, the Russian government has legalized the sale of intellectual property such as foreign-made movies, music and software without the permission of the copyright owner.

The Russian govt “legalizes” “parallel imports”: the sale of goods without the permission of copyright holders. The list will include intellectual property like movies, music, software, and “inventions.” Russia goes from int'l pariah to PIRATE? ??? ‍☠️. Pic.twitter.com/o0imRpi1WX

— Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock) March 30, 2022