Moscow metro authorities can inspect passenger phones for security

Moscow metro authorities can inspect passenger phones as a security measure. This is presented as a way to check if devices are real and functional, not dangerous objects. The inspections will be selective, similar to airport security, and are not intended to access personal data. Russian officials state that accessing phone content like messages or photos is illegal and violates constitutional rights. Human rights groups express concern that this measure could be used to access private data, citing recent cases of individuals punished for online expressions in Russia.