Russia: Bill amending Code of Administrative Offences establishing liability for communications and information providers (Federal Law No. 281-FZ/Bill No. 46024-6) including government access to data requirement enters into force

On 1 September 2025, the Bill amending the Code of Administrative Offences, establishing liability for communications and information providers (Federal Law No. 281-FZ/Bill No. 46024-6), including the government access to data requirement. Under the amendment, a new Part 23 is added to Article 13.31. Part 23 requires platforms to cooperate with security agencies on surveillance plans. Failure to cooperate can result in fines of RUB 3 million to RUB 5 million. Part 3 of Article 13.31 is modified to mandate technical compliance for state monitoring. Failure to comply with part 3 may result in fines of RUB 1 million to RUB 3 million or 1-3% of revenue. Article 13.46 punishes non-compliance with technical requirements for state surveillance with fines up to RUB 10 million. Article 19.5 introduces new penalties for ignoring data access demands, including fines up to RUB 1 million. Article 19.53 requires security agencies to grant the government access to databases upon request, punishable by fines of RUB 50'000 to RUB 500'000. Article 19.53 requires security agencies to grant the government access to databases upon request, punishable by fines of RUB 50'000 to RUB 500'000. Article 13.923 is modified to require cloud phone services, VoIP gateways and call routing systems, bulk SMS messaging platforms, and other telecom infrastructures that can mask call origins to be registered with Roskomnadzor. Entities must provide real-time access to security services and block certain traffic patterns.