Data Protection Authority Registration and Data Protection Officer Requirements for Data Controllers: Russian Federation

A Q&A discussing obligations for private-sector data controllers (operators) in the Russian Federation to notify, register with, or obtain authorization from the data protection authority under the Russian Federation's comprehensive data protection law before processing personal data. It also discusses the requirements to appoint a data protection officer (DPO) and notify the authorities of the appointment. This Q&A does not cover notification, registration, or authorization requirements for data processors or arising under sectoral laws. For an overview of the data protection law in the Russian Federation, see Country Q&A, Data Protection in the Russian Federation: Overview.

It does not consider the legal developments arising out of and related to the 2022 Ukraine crisis. For resources concerning these topics, see Russia Sanctions and Related Considerations Toolkit.