According to the publication, on January 27, the new Minister of Communications during the meeting of the State Council working group in the area of “Communications, Digital Economy” showed a presentation with a number of proposals regarding the digitalization of healthcare, the work of law enforcement agencies and digital identity cards.
The presentation said that by 2024 all authorized employees conducting operational-search activities will have the opportunity to access various types of information about citizens online.
It is indicated that this applies to government data, information from banks, mobile operators and Internet services.
On January 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed Shadayev to the post of Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media.
The deputy chairman of the expert council of the State Duma Committee on Housing Policy and Housing and Public Utilities Anton Kolykhanov in an interview with Sputnik radio called the appointment of Shadayev the head of the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media a big plus for the industry.