14 DAY TRIAL // A new law that would require Internet companies to keep user records for at least six months would force Microsoft to share Skype user details with the Russian government, a report revealed today.
The Moscow Times reveals that Microsoft has already expressed its intention to comply with any government request, which means that Redmond is ready to provide information about Skype users to local intelligence agencies.
The new law, which was proposed after the terrorist attacks in Volgograd is affecting all tech giants in the country, but Microsoft reportedly said that in case the bill is adopted, the company is ready to comply with all requirements.
In a statement for WinBeta, on the other hand, Redmond denied any statements and said that it would consider its position in case the bill is indeed adopted.
“Microsoft has not commented on draft legislation in the Russian State Duma or committed to sharing customer data with the Russian authorities. We have clear principles in responding to legal demands for customer information from governments around the world. We review the applicability of any new laws given that many of our internet services may not subject to local jurisdiction if they do not store or process data locally,” Microsoft said.