Russia: Implemented Law amending Criminal Code establishing liability for illegal use and transfer, collection and storage of computer information containing personal data (Federal Law No. 421-FZ)

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Implemented Law amending Criminal Code establishing liability for illegal use and transfer, collection and storage of computer information containing personal data (Federal Law No. 421-FZ)

On 11 December 2024, the Law amending the Criminal Code establishing criminal penalties for personal data infringements (Federal Law No. 421-FZ/Bill No. 502113-8) enters into force. The law criminalises the unauthorised collection, storage, use, and…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2023-12-04
under deliberation

On 4 December 2023, the Bill amending the Criminal Code establishing criminal penalties for persona…

2024-11-27
adopted

On 27 November 2024, the Federation Council adopted Bill No. 502113-8, which amends the Criminal Co…

2024-11-30
adopted

On 30 November 2024, the President of the Russian Federation signed Bill No. 502113-8, which amends…

2024-12-11
in force

On 11 December 2024, the Law amending the Criminal Code establishing criminal penalties for persona…