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| Federal Law "On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection" | |
|---|---|
| Title | Federal Law "On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection" |
| Jurisdiction | Russian Federation |
| Enacted | 2006 |
| Status | In force |
Federal Law "On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection"
The Federal Law "On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection" is a cornerstone of Russian statutory regulation addressing information science, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and data protection within the Russian Federation. Enacted amid international debates involving European Union policy harmonization, Council of Europe standards, and G8 technology dialogues, the statute interfaces with institutions such as the Supreme Court of Russia, the State Duma of the Russian Federation, and the Government of Russia. The law frames relationships among private actors like Yandex, Mail.ru Group, Sberbank, and international entities such as Microsoft, Apple Inc., and Google LLC concerning information circulation and protection.
The law establishes legal foundations for information relations among actors including citizens of the Russian Federation, legal entities, and state bodies such as the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media. It aims to reconcile objectives exemplified by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, and regional initiatives by the Eurasian Economic Union to regulate information technology diffusion, protect personal data handled by corporations like Rosneft or Gazprom, and secure critical infrastructure used by entities like Rosseti and Rostelecom.
The statute defines key terms used across Russian legal instruments, aligning with definitions in laws governing personal data protection, electronic signature, and records management practiced by organizations including Sberbank of Russia and VTB Bank. It circumscribes subject matter that intersects with regulations applicable to Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media and frameworks in municipal administrations of cities such as Moscow and Saint Petersburg. The scope explicitly covers information dissemination by media outlets like TASS and RIA Novosti, online platforms such as VK (service), and services operated by multinational firms including Amazon (company) and Alibaba Group.
Individuals and organizations obtain rights related to access to information, rectification, and limitation of dissemination, which resonate with principles in the European Convention on Human Rights and rulings by the European Court of Human Rights. Obligations are placed on operators of information systems, including compliance duties similar to those imposed on Roskomnadzor-regulated entities and on private firms like Kaspersky Lab when handling classified or restricted information. The law interacts with contractual regimes used by technology providers such as Cisco Systems, Huawei, and Intel Corporation and with procurement practices of state-owned enterprises including Russian Railways.
Regulatory mechanisms address certification, licensing, and standards for hardware and software deployed by actors such as Rostec, SKB Kontur, and international vendors like Oracle Corporation. The framework affects the design and operation of networks run by telecommunications providers including MegaFon, Beeline (brand), and MTS (network operator), and informs interoperability standards related to projects like the MIR payment system. It interacts with scientific institutions such as the Russian Academy of Sciences and technology initiatives exemplified by Skolkovo Innovation Center and Roscosmos IT projects.
Safety provisions mandate organizational, technical, and cryptographic safeguards reflecting practices in bodies like the Federal Protective Service and standards akin to those promulgated by the International Organization for Standardization. Measures include requirements applicable to operators handling classified sources comparable to protocols in Ministry of Defence (Russia) systems, and to commercial entities like Mail.ru Group and Sberbank for protection against incidents similar to attacks attributed to groups like Fancy Bear or Cozy Bear in global cybersecurity discourse. The law references cross-border considerations involving data transfer policies debated by World Trade Organization members and actors such as Facebook.
Administration and oversight roles are assigned to federal agencies including Roskomnadzor, Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and Federal Service for Technical and Export Control. Enforcement tools include administrative actions and coordination with prosecutorial organs like the Prosecutor General of Russia and adjudication in courts including the Constitutional Court of Russia. The law is applied alongside other instruments such as the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the Administrative Offences Code of the Russian Federation, and sectoral statutes governing banking regulation administered by the Central Bank of Russia.
Civil, administrative, and criminal liabilities arise for violations involving unlawful dissemination, failure to protect personal data, or breaches of security requirements, paralleling sanctions used in cases overseen by tribunals such as the Moscow City Court and administrative bodies like Federal Antimonopoly Service. Penalties can affect corporate actors including Yandex, Gazprombank, or international companies operating in Russia, and may trigger remedial actions coordinated with law enforcement agencies such as the Investigative Committee of Russia and international cooperation partners like the Interpol.
Category:Russian federal law Category:Information law Category:Cybersecurity law