`Cybergulag`: Russia looks to surveillance technology to enforce lockdown
(The Guardian Russia)

Critics fear plans for enhanced monitoring could remain even after coronavirus crisis passesCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageRussia is considering aggressive new surveillance methods as the country seeks to enforce mandatory shelter-in-place orders in cities including Moscow and St Petersburg and other regions across its 11 time zones.While the details of the new monitoring system have not been confirmed, official statements and leaked plans have indicated they could include mobile apps that track users´ location, CCTV cameras with facial recognition software, QR codes, mobile phone data and credit card records. Related: Authoritarian leaders may use Covid-19 crisis to tighten their grip Continue reading...