Russian Data Localization Bill Now Confirmed To Come Into Effect On 1 September 2015

By Inside Privacy on January 6, 2015

UPDATED: This post was first published on December 19, 2014; it is now being updated to reflect President Putin’s signature of the bill discussed below on 31 December, 2014.

In July 2014, Russia enacted Law 242-FZ (the “Localization Law”). The Localization Law amends the Russian Federal Law on Information, Information Technology and Information Protection, and…

Duma Votes to Accelerate Implementation Date of Russian Data Localization Bill By A Year

By Inside Privacy on December 19, 2014

Posted in International

In July this year, Russia enacted Law 242-FZ (the “Localization Law”). The Localization Law amends the Russian Federal Law on Information, Information Technology and Information Protection, and would introduce a new requirement for certain businesses (including in particular those processing data concerning Russian citizens and also maintaining offices in Russia) to ensure that personal data…