Glazyev: Belarus and Russia are preparing a strategy for a common information space

Ensuring information security and technological independence of the Union State, combating cybercrime, and issues of interaction with artificial intelligence are being discussed over two days by representatives of federal executive bodies and government bodies, scientists, industry experts, heads and specialists of leading organizations of Russia and Belarus.

"First of all, within the framework of the Information Security Concept, we are now preparing a document on the Strategy for the Development of a Common Information Space. We need to create the foundation of a common information space in order to determine exactly what we need to protect in terms of content. After all, the information space is where people think, receive information, make decisions, where they actually spend most of their social activity. Therefore, the main thing now is to understand substantively what we must protect within the framework of information-cognitive technologies," noted Sergei Glazyev.

The second task, which, according to him, is constantly in view, is protecting information from unauthorized access. "There is an information exchange between all ministries, departments, and regulators of Russia and Belarus, both through interdepartmental and intergovernmental channels, and through common information processes of the Eurasian Economic Commission. Here too, measures are being taken to protect information," explained the State Secretary.

He noted that it is very important to ensure the elimination of barriers to the functioning of a common information space. "These are, first of all, issues of the utmost importance for economic entities, such as the recognition of electronic digital signatures for participation in public procurement, such as credit history. This is generally the exchange of information between our tax authorities and banks so that economic entities are more understandable to regulators and vice versa, so that they can use access to preferential financing instruments, credit, procurement, and so on," emphasized Sergei Glazyev.

According to him, in this regard, a great deal of work is being done to integrate the information resources of Russia and Belarus. "First of all, what concerns citizens is the integration of services on public services portals. Belarusians coming to Russia use a large number of digital services that are now necessary for the same medical care, for working with state information resources. It is very important for us that this access be provided quickly, efficiently, conveniently, and comfortably, so that everyone feels at home within the common information space. The same applies to Russian citizens coming to the Republic of Belarus, where there is also very great progress in the field of digital tools. So there is a lot of work, its volume increases every year, and this conference helps us a lot," noted the State Secretary.

Speaking at the plenary session, he emphasized that the practical tasks of information protection are in constant work, and the exchange of opinions between specialists of Russia and Belarus on a wide range of issues is of very great importance. As an example, Sergei Glazyev cited the discussion, since 2009, of the issue of mutual recognition of electronic digital signatures, as well as the creation of an integrated information system for foreign and mutual trade of the EAEU. According to him, it was supposed to be done in 2012, but now only half of the common processes are working, and as new processes are introduced, it turns out that far from all of them are in demand.

The State Secretary also expressed the opinion that it is important to streamline and sort out the topic of personal data protection. "I have not heard that a large number of criminal cases are being initiated over the leakage of personal data. There are even specialized firms that engage in the business of stealing, processing, and selling personal data. If this is such a serious topic, we need to streamline it and figure out what, from whom, and why we are protecting," said Sergei Glazyev. He emphasized that there is currently a leakage of data abroad, since many services that use our data transmit information overseas.