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Data Protection Compliance in Russia (Federal Law 152-FZ)
Advisory on Local Data Storage, Processing, and Privacy Risk Mitigation
Align Your Business with Russian Data Privacy Regulations
Any foreign business that processes, stores, or transfers personal data involving Russian citizens must comply with Federal Law No. 152-FZ, Russia’s core legislation on personal data. This includes companies with Russian clients, websites with Russian users, or local employees.
At R&T Legal, we guide EU companies in achieving and maintaining compliance with Russian data protection rules — while aligning with GDPR principles and avoiding conflicts between jurisdictions.
Any foreign business that processes, stores, or transfers personal data involving Russian citizens must comply with Federal Law No. 152-FZ, Russia’s core legislation on personal data. This includes companies with Russian clients, websites with Russian users, or local employees.
At R&T Legal, we guide EU companies in achieving and maintaining compliance with Russian data protection rules — while aligning with GDPR principles and avoiding conflicts between jurisdictions.
Our Services Include:
Legal Audit of Data Processing Activities
Localization and Data Storage Requirements
Contractual and Internal Documentation
Cross-Border Transfers and GDPR Alignment
Supervisory Interaction and Dispute Defense
- Mapping of personal data flow inside and outside Russia
- Classification of data types: general, sensitive, biometric
- Risk identification in collection, storage, and third-party access
Localization and Data Storage Requirements
- Ensuring primary storage of personal data in Russia (mandatory)
- Advising on data center partnerships and cloud service compliance
- Preparation of internal policies and storage justifications
Contractual and Internal Documentation
- Drafting privacy policies, user consent forms, and data transfer terms
- Employee data handling protocols and HR compliance documents
- Russian-language policies and controller–processor agreements
Cross-Border Transfers and GDPR Alignment
- Legal grounds for data export from Russia under 152-FZ
- Compatibility review between GDPR and Russian law
- Dual-compliance strategies for multinational companies
Supervisory Interaction and Dispute Defense
- Communication with Roskomnadzor (Data Protection Authority)
- Responding to inspections, audits, or inquiries
- Representation in administrative or data breach proceedings
Who This Service Is For
- EU-based tech, e-commerce, and B2B platforms with Russian users
- Foreign employers with Russian staff or HR operations
- Multinational groups storing or accessing data from Russia
- Businesses transferring customer or partner data across borders
- Corporations seeking proactive privacy risk management
Why Choose R&T Legal
- Local expertise in Russian data privacy legislation and enforcement
- Drafting of all documents in English and Russian
- Multilingual legal team (EN, RU, DE, TR) with cross-border privacy experience
- Integrated GDPR + 152-FZ strategies
- Based in Russia — with direct access to regulators and data centers
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