IPhone ban in Russia. In Russia, can ban the iPhone and iPad?

In 2014, there were many rumors that the American brand Apple would cease to cooperate with Russia. Many mass media expressed their views, based on the unstable economic and political situation in the country. However, the ban of the iPhone in Russia has not happened yet.

Where do the "legs" grow from

The government of the country in 2014 put forward a bill according to which all personal data of Russians should be preserved exclusively in the territory of the Russian Federation. And, as you know, the Apple brand is American. Accordingly, all data of users of the iOS system is stored in the USA. The Russian government strongly disagrees with this, as this carries a certain threat to the security of these very data. For example, some deputies believe that an American spy network can use accounts for their own purposes. Therefore, on the one hand, the ban of iPhone in Russia makes sense.

Than it can threaten people

For users, of course, this is a significant disadvantage. First, because if the iPhone ban in Russia is still introduced, you will have to change the gadget. And there are no equal in terms of convenience and productivity. Secondly, the government offers a system of penalties for users. Those who do not change the gadget to a suitable storage system, will pay a considerable amount for breaking the law. It is proposed to fine them up to 50-100 thousand rubles.

What is the security risk?

Before the introduction of sanctions against the Russian Federation, unfortunately, the government had little thought of how safe it is to store user data outside the country. At the same time, most officials themselves actively use iPhone phones. And it is unlikely that they will simply refuse it. However, the threat of security still exists. So, for example, the government of the United States of America can use the obtained data for its own purposes. How exactly? For example, to compile a personal dossier. Of course, a simple citizen, let's say Ivanov Ivan Ivanovich, has nothing special to hide, which can not be said about famous and famous people. Yes, they have something to worry about. So, after all, is the iPhone in Russia worth being banned?

Endless surveillance

It so happened that Apple compels users to sign a license user agreement, according to which it can monitor their devices, wherever they are. At the same time, they are not responsible for their work. Claims can be made only in the event that a defective hardware, not a software, gadget is found. It turns out that the company explicitly states that it monitors and stores personal data, it can not spread it without good reason, use it for illegal purposes too, but it is not going to be responsible for users either. Therefore, all the owners of the iPad, iPhone, iPod are under some kind of hood. They can be followed, their data can be used if the appropriate law is selected in the country where this information is stored.

Miscellaneous legislation

Since the United States and the Russian Federation are still completely different states, their internal structure is also different. And the legislation as well. It turns out that if the US accepts a law that allows publicizing the data of users, then Apple will be obliged to obey. And no tricks of the Russian Federation will help. That is why the government is so eager to control the distribution and use of the iPad, iPhone, iPod on the territory of the country at the legislative level.

What is proposed

The government of the Russian Federation is trying to take into account the wishes of citizens, so a complete ban on the iPhone in Russia will not happen. All the actions of the bill are aimed at "patting" a little company. So, for Apple was offered a simple, but at the same time a complex solution to this sitauutsii. Namely: to transfer servers from the United States of America to Russia, so that the data is stored on the territory of our country.

What is the complexity

The main problem was that the company simply did not have enough time to fulfill the proposed conditions. The law on the storage of user data entered into force on January 1, 2015. In six months, Apple simply could not transfer its servers to Russia. However, iPhone sales in Russia did not stop this year. And they did not even diminish too much, let alone exploitation. And the iPhone 6 in Russia is now almost the most desired gadget. Someone acquires it on credit, someone simply buys, someone orders from abroad and successfully uses it for today.

What's going on now?

Today, iPhone phones operate on the territory of the Russian Federation without any restrictions for users. Cloud service iCloud is still used, applications are installed, AppStore is functioning. It is noteworthy that the Russian prime minister is an active iPhone user in Russia, without giving up on him in favor of another gadget.

What will happen next?

In fact, according to experts, Apple will not leave our market. First, although Russia is not a priority country for sales, it still represents value for sales. New iPhone can be purchased now just like before, without any restrictions. Secondly, the company will not block its gadgets located on the territory of Russia. This is unprofitable for both sides. In addition, there may be a sharp increase in the number of lawsuits against the brand, if the blockage occurs. Thirdly, the law on the preservation of personal data was adopted only in the second reading, it will be finalized. Otherwise, Russian users can lose not only "apple" devices, but many others.

Is it worth worrying?

At the moment there is no reason for unrest. The Russian AppStore successfully functions, although it raised several price tags for the offered goods, since the ruble exchange rate is not too stable. IPhone 6 in Russia, like other models, is still sold without any special reservations. Buy "apple" ezhdet, whether it's "iPhone", "Aypad", "iPod", you can on the Internet or offline, as well as before. All services continue to work, and personal data so far and go to the company headquarters in California.

User Reviews

It is noteworthy that iPhone sales in Russia have significantly decreased, but for reasons unrelated to the law. First, some homophobic users deliberately abandoned Apple's gadgets after Tim Cook's statement about his unconventional orientation. Secondly, the price for production has grown substantially. And this is not related to sanctions, but only with the ruble-dollar exchange rate. So, for example, in the United States of America the price of devices has remained the same, but when converted to the Russian currency it has grown. Therefore, many simply could not afford to buy a new fashionable gadget. Third, competitors do not slumber. The Russian market is filled with devices from other manufacturers, whose pricing policy differs from Apple. So, for example, new companies put an extremely low price on their gadgets, which in terms of performance and functions are very attractive to customers. If the "apple" company went to meet Russian users, having made a stable and flexible price tag, then sales would definitely go up, and competitors would have to make even greater efforts in the manufacture of new devices.