Twitter appeals against $50 fine for storing Russian users’ data abroadTwitter has lodged an appeal against a 3,000-ruble fine (about $50) imposed on the company for storing data of Russian users abroad, RAPSI has learnt in the Tagansky District Court of Moscow.16:36 24.04.2019
VKontakte users’ lawsuit over passing personal data to police dismissedFour activists from Tatarstan, who had demanded 100,000 rubles (about $1,600) in compensation each from VKontakte social network for passing their personal data to police, were denied their compensation claim.14:27 23.04.2019
Facebook next to Twitter fined for storing data of Russian users abroadA Moscow magistrate court on Friday ordered Facebook company to pay 3,000 rubles (about $50) for keeping data of Russian users abroad. In early April, the court fined Twitter for it.17:29 12.04.2019
Twitter fined for storing data of Russian users abroadA magistrate court in Moscow on Friday fined Twitter 3,000 rubles (about $50) for storing data of Russian users abroad.16:55 05.04.2019
VKontakte users demand compensation for passing their personal data to policeFour residents of Russia’s Tatarstan have filed a lawsuit demanding 100,000 rubles in compensation each from VKontakte social network for passing their personal data to police.17:39 01.04.2019
Russian communications watchdog finds no rights violations by VFS GlobalRussia’s communications agency Roskomnadzor has found no facts of violation of Russian citizens’ rights and legal interests regarding personal data by VFS Global visa center.14:56 27.03.2019
Russian ministry proposes to introduce new fines for personal data operatorsRussia’s Communications Ministry has proposed to introduce administrative liability for violating rules on ensuring privacy of citizens’ personal data.17:27 25.04.2018
Communications watchdog blocks 59 websites posting addresses of 100 mln Russian citizensThe communications agency Roskomnadzor has blocked 59 websites which illegally published personal data of more than 100 million Russian nationals including addresses and telephone numbers.12:46 30.11.2017
Bill on processing of children’s personal data reaches State DumaA bill prohibiting the processing of minors’ personal data without consent of their parents (legal guardians) has been submitted to the State Duma.17:41 03.11.2017
Putin urges to enhance protection of Russian citizens’ personal dataPresident Vladimir Putin has entrusted Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev with implementing legislative measures to improve the state information system’s security and protect personal data of Russian citizens.14:56 28.04.2017
Russian upper house approves bill on fines for personal data leaksThe Federation Council has approved a bill tightening penalties for violation of rules on storage and processing of personal data.16:58 01.02.2017
State Duma passes bill on fines for personal data leaks in final readingRussia’s State Duma has adopted in the final reading a bill on toughened penalties for violating rules on storage and processing of personal data.12:47 27.01.2017
Russian court blocks a website listing Russians allegedly fighting in UkraineThe Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg has ordered to block access to the “Mirotvorets” website that lists personal data of Russian citizens, who allegedly have or are still fighting in Ukraine.12:51 01.08.2016
Bill on state control of personal data processing reaches Russian parliamentRussian government has approved and submitted a bill to the State Duma that would authorize the Ministry of Communications and Media to set a procedure of state control and supervision over compliance of personal data processing with law.15:16 14.07.2016
Russia’s Internet ombudsman proposes amending personal data storage law - reportInternet Ombudsman Dmitry Marinichev has proposed that Russians’ personal data be stored abroad with the owners’ permission.11:01 11.03.2015
Personal data storage law to derail flight ticket bookings in Russia - expertsThe Russian Association of Air Transport Operators (RAEVT) warned that the service of flight reservations online will collapse unless the personal data storage law which will become effective in September is amended.14:36 06.03.2015
Russia's health ministry pledges not to disclose school drug test resultsRussia's Health Ministry will guarantee the confidentiality of the results of mandatory drug testing in public schools, according to Tatyana Klimenko, an aide to the health minister.15:58 30.01.2015
Russian law tightening control over data storage to take effect on Sept 1, 2015A law requiring internet companies to store personal data of Russian nationals within the country's borders will take effect on September 1, 2015, according to the bill passed by Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, on Thursday.13:57 25.12.2014
Attorney General of Germany says no tangible evidence on Merkel’s NSA wiretapThe Supreme Court of Germany has yet to uncover any tangible evidence supporting the claim that Chancellor Angela Merkel phone was tapped by American intelligence services, according to Attorney General of Harald Range.15:27 11.12.2014
Foreign investors propose reviewing personal data storage lawThe Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC) has asked Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to amend the data storage law, Kommersant newspaper writes on Thursday.11:14 23.10.2014