[RSSAC Caucus] Translation of directive to NOGs in Russia

[Mallory Knodel]

Hi all,

The attached document came to me with a note saying that non-compliance comes with a EUR 5000 fine starting this month. CDT has shared this document widely and made the statement to the press that, "Under penalty of a fine, telecommunications networks and autonomous systems in Russia are now obliged by the state to follow a specific set of instructions for network configuration. The new requirements effectively implement Russia’s National Domain Name System (DNS), described in legislation referred to as 'Russia's Sovereign Internet Law' that was passed in 2019. Internet service providers have been asked to replace or add a "rogue" root server operator, ostensibly run by the government, in place of the 13 globally distributed DNS root servers that route most of the world’s internet traffic. This has implications for the global governance of the DNS, a core component of the internet. The change to the internet within the borders of Russia creates a 'splinternet', and makes internet shutdowns within the country easier."

I'll note that while it gives operators the choice to replace or_add_  the "root," that this would lower the bar significantly for national internet shutdowns.

As I noted in the Rogue RSO WP call, this comes at an auspicious time for the WP's document to have a direct application. I'll be reviewing the document with this case in mind.

Always interested in your expert takes if you'd like to share,
-Mallory

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Mallory Knodel
CTO, Center for Democracy and Technology
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