Yandex.Taxi says he's ready for inspections that comply with data protection rules Business

Yes "Yandex Taxi" has responded to the recommendation of the Lithuanian National Cybersecurity Center not to use the service provider's mobile gadget, as consumer data may be collected illegally.

The company claims that Yandex, a company registered in the Netherlands, manages the gadget. Taxi BV complies with the European Data Protection General Regulations (GDPR).

"Yandex Taxi BV processes and stores EU consumption data strictly on the basis of EU regulations, especially GDPR," said Yandex. Director of Taxi World Strategy Aram Sargsian

"We are open and ready for any necessary inspections." there is no allegation against us, "he added.

The report released Monday by the Department of National Defense states that" Yandex. The need for a "taxi gadget to receive information from a mobile device" will likely allow unauthorized collection and accumulation of personal data.

The Cyber ​​Security Center points out that the gadget requires access to a lot of sensitive data. features such as the ability to activate the camera and microphone or control access to the wireless network, and later versions of the gadget can increase the number of access to required functions.

The center advised against using the miniature camera. "For example, instead of manually entering a card number, you can simply scan it or, in some languages, you can enter the point of entry by voice," – .Sargsian argued that the gadget collects data in order to facilitate the use of the service. said Yandex. The representative of the taxi

Last week, Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Šimašius and Seimas MP Audronius Ažubalis addressed the State Security Department to ask for information about Yandex.

The Municipality of Vilnius also addressed the Competition Council in order to l & # 39; evaluate, with "Yandex.

" Despite the name of the mark, it is not a shipping company and a transport company, but it misleads the consumer by saying that it provides taxis and not shuttle services does not provide transport or taxi services in Lithuania or in other countries.As the service of the information society "Yandex. Taxi "does not require special licenses," said A.Sargsian.

"Yandex According to its representatives, the taxi widget in Vilnius has been available since last Thursday, with services provided in the capital with 300 cars.The managed abandonment gadget of the company operates in the same way as Uber or Taxify

The company itself is international, it is registered in Amsterdam, although programmers work in Moscow.