The Public Chamber proposed to abandon the term QR code in documents

The Civic Chamber has published its opinion on bills on the introduction of QR codes in public places and when traveling by air and rail.

The bills, which the government submitted to the State Duma in mid-November, provide for the introduction of QR codes for visiting public places according to lists that the heads of regions will have to prepare, and when traveling by rail and air. Prior to the start of consideration in Parliament, feedback on bills, until December 14 inclusive, must be submitted by the regions, the Public and Accounts Chambers, as well as the Federation Council.

In conclusion, the Public Chamber proposes to abandon the use of the term "QR-code" in draft laws. According to the authors of the document, the term is "obscure and intimidating for a large number of citizens", so legislators are encouraged to use words that are "more understandable to a wide audience", including the elderly.

In addition, the very procedure for obtaining a code causes difficulties and "emotional experiences" for citizens who do not have sufficient experience in using gadgets - in particular, lonely elderly people and people with disabilities face, the Civic Chamber notes.

As an alternative name for QR codes, OP members propose the terms "certificate of immune health" and "certificate".