CevroRussia: Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data and what it requires
Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data: an established law with an active enforcement record. Overseen by Roskomnadzor.
Key requirements at a glance
| Registration with the regulator | Depends on thresholds or circumstances |
|---|---|
| Data protection officer | Not required |
| Breach notification | No fixed hourly deadline in our reference |
| Cross-border transfer restrictions | Required |
| Data localization | Required |
Penalties and enforcement
Administrative fines, with significant localization-enforcement risk.
What to know in practice
Requires certain personal data of Russian citizens to be stored on servers located in Russia.
How Cevro helps
- Maps Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data to the rest of your compliance program, so evidence collected for SOC 2 or ISO 27001 also counts here where it overlaps.
- Gives every failing control a specific fix and a way to re-check it.
Frequently asked questions
Who regulates data protection in Russia?
Roskomnadzor oversees Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data.
Is breach notification mandatory under Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data?
Our reference does not record a fixed hourly deadline for Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data. Check the statute and Roskomnadzor guidance for the notification timing that applies to you.
Does Russia restrict cross-border data transfers?
Yes. Moving personal data out of Russia is restricted, so confirm a lawful transfer basis before data leaves the jurisdiction.
Do you need a data protection officer under Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data?
It is not a general requirement in our reference, though naming an accountable person is still good practice.
What are the penalties for non-compliance in Russia?
Administrative fines, with significant localization-enforcement risk.