Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ)
Russia's Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data (2006, as amended through 2023) regulates the processing of personal data in the Russian Federation. Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications) oversees compliance. Key requirements include data localisation (personal data of Russian citizens must be stored on servers in Russia), consent management, and breach notification. Significant amendments in 2022-2023 strengthened enforcement and increased penalties.
Framework summaries on this platform are AI-assisted interpretations for educational and compliance planning purposes. They do not reproduce or replace the official standards. Refer to the authoritative source for the definitive text. Framework names and trademarks belong to their respective organisations.
Framework Domains (5)
Chapter 1 — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-1 | Scope of the Federal Law (Article 1) |
| 152FZ-2 | Purpose of the Federal Law (Article 2) |
| 152FZ-3 | Basic Terms (Article 3) |
| 152FZ-4 | Legislation on Personal Data (Article 4) |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| EPDPA-1 | Scope of Regulation (§1) |
| EPDPA-2 | Specifications for Application (§2) |
| EPDPA-3 | Application of Administrative Procedure Act (§3) |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
Chapter 2 — Principles and Conditions of Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-10 | Special Categories of Data (Article 10) |
| 152FZ-5 | Principles of Processing (Article 5) |
| 152FZ-6 | Conditions of Processing (Article 6) |
| 152FZ-7 | Confidentiality of Personal Data (Article 7) |
| 152FZ-8 | Publicly Available Data (Article 8) |
| 152FZ-9 | Consent of Data Subject (Article 9) |
Chapter 3 — Rights of the Data Subject
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-11 | Right of Access (Article 14) |
| 152FZ-12 | Right to Block and Destroy (Article 16) |
| 152FZ-13 | Right to Object (Article 17) |
Chapter 4 — Obligations of the Operator
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-14 | Operator Obligations (Article 18) |
| 152FZ-15 | Data Security Measures (Article 19) |
| 152FZ-16 | Data Localization (Article 18.5) |
| 152FZ-17 | Cross-Border Transfer (Article 12) |
Chapter 5 — Control and Supervision
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-18 | Authorized Body (Article 23) |
| 152FZ-19 | Liability (Article 24) |
Maps to 570 other frameworks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ)?
Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) is a compliance framework from Russia with 5 domains and 30 controls. Russia's Federal Law No. 152-FZ on Personal Data (2006, as amended through 2023) regulates the processing of personal data in the Russian Federation. Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications) oversees compliance. Key requirements include data localisation (personal data of Russian citizens must be stored on servers in Russia), consent management, and breach notification. Significant amendments in 2022-2023 strengthened enforcement and increased penalties. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) have?
Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) has 30 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 1 — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter 2 — Principles and Conditions of Processing (6 controls), Chapter 4 — Obligations of the Operator (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) map to?
Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) maps to 570 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are USMCA Chapter 19 — Digital Trade (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) (33% coverage), South Korea ISMS-P (33% coverage), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) — E-Commerce Chapter (33% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
How do I get started with Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) compliance?
Start your Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) compliance journey by running a self-assessment on our platform to identify your current compliance posture. Our AI advisory can answer specific questions about Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) requirements, and cross-framework mapping helps you leverage existing controls from other frameworks you may already comply with. Create a free account to access all 30 controls and track your progress.
Start Your Compliance Journey
Create a free account to run self-assessments, get AI advisory, and track your compliance progress across 692 frameworks.
Get Started Free →Free forever — no credit card required