PROBLEM OF THE “DIGITAL CANCELLATION” OF THE RUSSIAN CITIZENS

Abstract

The article considers the phenomenon of digital abolition as a form of discrimination on the example of violation of the rights of Russian citizens by means of coordinated and synchronous termination of provision of digital information services by foreign companies and digital services, as well as explicitly prohibiting access to such services and services. Numerous examples of mass bans and restrictions imposed on citizens of Russia in the Internet at the level of social networks, financial services, services of access to online games, software, services for work with artificial intelligence make it possible make a conclusion that such actions constitute discrimination and a violation of human rights for the access, collection and dissemination of information. It is proposed that such actions be considered within the framework of international legal instruments prohibiting discrimination based on nationality, including with a view to bringing appropriate legal proceedings before international judicial bodies, which may be submitted by the Russian Federation.