Regulator Proposes Licenses, Automated Blocks, and VAKS Against Russians: Fedorov Outlines Initial Measures of New Authority
Tackling Tech Regulation Under Mikhailo Fedorov's New Digital Transformation Regulator
Getting Down to Business: automatic license issuance and beyond
Mikhailo Fedorov, head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, recently revealed the plans for the upcoming digital regulation authority in an interview with "Pryamaya Chervona". One key focus is the automated issuance of licenses.
"Enough with human intervention in the licensing process," Fedorov announced. Instead of requiring the decision of seven individuals, the system will be based on parameters, checking numerous registers to ensure compliance with regulations. Criteria may include non-inclusion in sanctions lists, absence of encumbrances, no tax debts, and entirely Ukrainian ownership, among others. Fulfillment of these requirements and sufficient funds will result in an automatic license grant.
Finding the 'Russian Trace': an automated court decision
One common concern is the 'Russian trace' that can sometimes be found in operations, helping to spark controversy. Fedorov stressed the importance of parliamentary votes backed by court decisions for the regulator's actions. He also made clear that these decisions will be handed by the High Anti-Corruption Court (VAC).
"Many changes are coming," Fedorov shared. In an effort to eliminate the human factor, the Ministry held a strategic session focused on removing human influence from the system. Fedorov emphasized that the regulations should remain neutral to the person in charge, whether that be himself, a deputy, or any other official. The goal is for the system to remain as automated as possible.
Proactive ad monitoring for a digital-first world
Advertising control is another area of focus for the Ministry. Fedorov plans to employ various monitoring systems, bots, and a department for monitoring and analytics to quickly remove all advertising violating the rules. Internet links and mirrors identified as illegal will be blocked, with operators automatically notified of the issue.
The Ukrainian advertising market has been inconsistently regulated in regards to the gambling industry, with certification through Google being impossible. Fedorov is optimistic about working with Google and ensuring compliance with Ukrainian law. Collaboration with the tech giant has been successful in eliminating unlawful apps in the past.
Looking Ahead: promoting a tech-driven future
Fedorov stressed the urgency in launching the new authority and implementing an automatic license issuance system. Moving forward, illegal casinos will face harsh consequences. As Ukraine continues to advance in digital transformation and technology integration, it's clear that the coming regulator aims to streamline processes and promote a tech-driven future.
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- Ukraine aligns legislation with the European Union
- Ukraine's digitalisation agenda
- Ukraine's AI advancements
- Russia's digital transformation
- The new digital transformation regulator in Ukraine, led by Mikhailo Fedorov, is looking to automate the licensing process, eliminating human intervention.
- The automated system will check numerous registers and parameters to ensure compliance with regulations, such as no sanctions lists, no encumbrances, no tax debts, and Ukrainian ownership.
- If the requirements are met and sufficient funds are present, an automatic license will be granted.
- A common concern is the 'Russian trace' in operations, which the regulator aims to address with parliamentary votes and court decisions by the High Anti-Corruption Court (VAC).
- The ambition is to remove human influence from the system, with proactive ad monitoring and the use of bots for quick removal of advertising violations.
- The Ministry plans to collaborate with tech giants like Google to ensure compliance with Ukrainian law and eliminate unlawful apps.
- In the future, illegal casinos in Ukraine will face harsh consequences as the regulator continues to promote a tech-driven future.
- The new authority's launch and the implementation of an automatic license issuance system are seen as urgent, given Ukraine's digital transformation and technology integration.
- Legalizing and regulating the gambling industry, including casino-and-gambling, casino-games, lotteries, and sports-betting, may fall under the regulator's policy-and-legislation responsibilities, given the recent alignment of Ukrainian legislation with the European Union.
- The regulator's focus on automation and tech-driven solutions may affect other parts of Ukrainian culture and politics, such as crime-and-justice and responsible-gambling advocacy.
- The developments in Ukraine's digital transformation and the role of gambling trends, casino-personalities, and Las-Vegas-style gaming culture in this process are potential topics for general news coverage.
