Russian government approves personal data protection

2010-05-04

The Russian Ministry of Communications has approved a proposal put forward by telecommunication companies to protect personal data used by network operators, the ITAR-TASS agency reported. The proposal includes development of personal data security systems incorporating regulatory and personal responsibility, technical implementation and quality control.
The law on use of personal data adopted by the President of Russia in July 2006 will enter into force on 1 January 2011. By that time, all companies handling personal data must ensure that their information systems are fully secured against any personal data disclosure.