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GDPR Article 27 compliance for Russian businesses. Russian data protection law does not satisfy GDPR. EU Rep from EUR 490/yr.

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Key Takeaways for Russian Companies

  • Russian Federal Law 152-FZ does NOT satisfy GDPR — separate compliance required
  • No EU adequacy for Russia — data transfers require stringent legal mechanisms
  • EU sanctions and restrictions add compliance complexity for Russian companies
  • EUR 490/year — 15-minute setup

Does GDPR Apply to Russian Companies?

Yes. If your Russian company offers goods or services to EU residents, monitors their behaviour, or processes EU personal data, GDPR applies to you under Article 3(2). Russia’s Federal Law on Personal Data (No. 152-FZ) regulates data processing domestically but does not satisfy GDPR requirements — and Russia has no EU adequacy decision for data transfers.

The current geopolitical context adds additional complexity. EU sanctions against Russia affect data processing activities, and EU DPAs are actively scrutinising Russian entities processing EU personal data. Compliance with GDPR Article 27 is essential to demonstrate good faith and avoid potential enforcement action.

Russian 152-FZ vs GDPR

  • Data localisation requirement: 152-FZ requires Russian citizen data to be stored on servers in Russia; GDPR requires adequate safeguards for cross-border transfers
  • No EU adequacy: Russia has no adequacy decision, and EU data transfers to Russia require SCCs with careful assessment
  • Different enforcement: Roskomnadzor enforces 152-FZ; EU DPAs enforce GDPR — separate and independent regimes
  • No Article 27 equivalent: 152-FZ does not require an EU Representative for non-Russian entities
  • Conflict of laws: Russian data localisation law may conflict with GDPR’s data minimisation and transfer requirements
Sanctions impact: EU sanctions against Russia (including restrictions on certain data flows and services) may affect cross-border data processing. Legal advice should be sought for your specific situation.

Russian Industries Most at Risk

IT & SaaS: Russian software companies and SaaS platforms with EU users. Analytics, customer data, support.

E-commerce: Russian online retailers selling to EU customers or accepting EU payments.

Energy & commodities: Russian energy and commodity companies with EU business partners and contractual B2B contacts.

Education & online learning: Russian online education platforms and universities with EU students.

3-Step Compliance Approach

  1. Appoint EU Shield — EU legal address and mandate; we handle correspondence with EU regulators
  2. Document processing — comprehensive ROPA covering all EU personal data processing
  3. Establish transfer mechanisms — SCCs or other lawful bases for EU-to-Russia data transfers

Given the complexity of the Russia-EU data landscape, appointing an EU Representative is the critical first step. See Pricing →

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