Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data - Russia

Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data is Russia’s primary data protection legislation governing the collection, processing, storage, use, and protection of personal data. The law establishes obligations for personal data operators, regulates lawful processing, consent requirements, data security measures, individual rights, and cross-border transfers of personal information. The legislation also introduces requirements relating to localisation of personal data of Russian citizens and establishes compliance obligations for organisations handling personal information.