Russia Introduces Law for Pre-Installed Software – How Such Moves Will Erode Privacy Recently, Russia introduced a law that requires developers of smartphones and smart devices to come pre-installed with Russian software. Why is Russia taking this action, how does it relate to electronics, and how could such moves erode privacy? Why is Russia introducing pre-installed software? Recently, Russia announced the introduction of a new tech law that requires developers of smartphones and smart devices to come pre-installed with Russian software. The idea behind the move is to prevent large foreign tech companies such as Google and Apple from having a monopoly on software services. The new legislation also looks to improve Russia’s stance in the world by forcing foreign offices to open in Russian territories as well as providing tax breaks for Russian IT companies.