Russia's Roskomnadzor targets VPN apps on Apple App Store

Qué ocurrió

Developers report that VPN apps are being removed from Apple’s App Store in Russia after Roskomnadzor’s crackdown. The regulator also blocked Apple’s FaceTime in 2025 and added Apple and Microsoft to a state surveillance registry, giving authorities access to user communications.

Por qué es importante para la confianza y el cumplimiento

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The Russian government is intensifying enforcement against privacy tools, limiting users' ability to bypass censorship.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.