As a part of a reform of Russian data protection laws, Roskomnadzor adopted new rules for ban or restriction of cross-border transfer of personal data outside of Russia. Roskomnadzor may decide to ban or restrict cross-border transfer of personal data in the following cases:

• After the consideration of a data controller’s notification on cross-border transfer of personal data;
• Upon the motion of a competent authority to Roskomnadzor.

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We kindly remind you that new rules for cross-border transfer of personal data will come into force on March 01, 2023. If you plan to transfer personal data outside of Russia from March 01, 2023, you will need to submit the respective notification to Roskomnadzor. Please read our guideline if you are not ready to submit the notification on cross-border data transfer before March 01, 2023.

Download the guideline here: