Russia: President signed Bill amending Code of Administrative Offences establishing liability for communications and information providers (Federal Law No. 281-FZ/Bill No. 46024-6) including data protection regulation published in official gazette

On 31 July 2025, the President signed the Bill amending the Code of Administrative Offences, establishing liability for communications and information providers (Federal Law No. 281-FZ/Bill No. 46024-6). In particular, the Bill amends Article 13.291 to ban unauthorised sharing of mobile numbers, punishable by fines of RUB 30'000 to RUB 50'000 for individuals, with exceptions for temporary personal use. Article 13.292 is modified to ban the sharing of login details, with fines from RUB 30'000 to RUB 200'000 depending upon the entity responsible.