Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Inquiry Regarding Chinese Intelligence Access to Estonian Residents' Data Through Applications and Technology (No. 718)
2025-04-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses on national security and data protection in connection with the widespread use of Chinese technology (TikTok, phones, cars). The speaker stresses the necessity of explaining to the average person what the specific risks are when they use these products. The position is directed toward raising awareness and risk assessment, being primarily policy- and results-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The knowledge focuses on the widespread diffusion of Chinese technology at the consumer level and the countermeasures taken by other countries, such as the ongoing discussions about banning TikTok. This expertise is demonstrated through practical examples (a phone assembled in China, a Chinese car), but it lacks deep technical details or supporting statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and pragmatic, centering on the common person's viewpoint and everyday concerns. The tone is formal (as it involves addressing the minister), yet it employs direct and simple questions to highlight uncertainty and elicit a clear response regarding the presence of risks.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity indicates participation in an official interpellation of the minister, which points to an active role in raising security-related issues within the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international security issues (Chinese technology and measures taken by other countries) and their direct impact on the data security of Estonian residents at the national level.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social issue concerns personal security and data protection, especially regarding the use of everyday consumer technologies. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure that the average person knows whether they need to worry about their data when using Chinese technology.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on an inquiry that suggests interest in regulatory measures targeting Chinese technology and applications, potentially mirroring bans implemented by other nations. Specific draft legislation was not mentioned.
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