Balancing Act: Russia's New Data Decree and the Privacy Dilemma

Data Privacy and State Access

Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media has introduced a draft decree specifying the conditions under which authorities can access staff and customer data from businesses operating in Russia, according to Forbes.

The decree would authorize authorities to demand anonymized personal data of customers and employees from businesses in order to protect the population during emergencies, prevent terrorism, and control the spread of infectious diseases, as well as for economic and social research purposes.

The Proposed Decree

Expected to take effect in September 2025, this draft decree follows amendments to the law On Personal Data, adopted on August 8. This law established a State Information System, requiring businesses and state agencies to upload the personal data of their staff and customers upon request.

The Big Data Association, a no

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