From May 9, new penalties will apply in Russia for reselling data from the Unified State Register of Real Estate (EGRN) and for creating counterfeit or mirror sites that imitate Rosreestr. The upcoming changes are scheduled to take effect on that date, marking a stricter approach to information handling in this sector. The information appears in a prominent Russian daily newspaper as part of its coverage of regulatory tightening and digital enforcement in real estate services.
Under the revised rules, individuals who resell information drawn from the USRN face fines ranging from 15,000 to 50,000 rubles. Officials could face fines between 40,000 and 100,000 rubles, while entrepreneurial ventures might see penalties in the 80,000 to 200,000 ruble band. The highest fines target legal entities, with potential charges between 350,000 and 600,000 rubles. This tiered framework reflects a growing emphasis on accountability across different actor categories in the real estate information market and is intended to deter unauthorized distribution or monetization of official data tied to property records.
The publication notes an exception to the fines: information provided through a notary public or via the public services portal is not subject to these penalties. This carve‑out underscores the legitimate channels for accessing official records and highlights the state’s effort to preserve trusted pathways for lawful information exchange while cracking down on improper resale practices.
Similar penalties apply to the creation of Rosreestr twin sites. These counterfeit portals often present misleading or incomplete data after charging for services, which contributes to consumer confusion and undermines the integrity of official information. Over the last three years, the report indicates a sharp decline in the shadow market for online USRN citations, with about 343 duplicate or fraudulent sites identified and shut down. This statistic illustrates a broader enforcement trend aimed at curbing illicit information marketplaces and protecting users from inaccurate property data online.
On May 4, the Magistrates’ Court of the Simonovsky District in Moscow imposed a 30,000 ruble fine on Roskomnadzor FSUE Main Radio Frequency Center for leaking employee personal data. The ruling reflects ongoing scrutiny of data handling practices within government and regulatory bodies, reinforcing the principle that privacy protections apply to all entities, including state agencies, and that breaches carry concrete penalties regardless of the source of the data involved. The decision also signals that authorities are willing to pursue remedies when personal information is exposed through official channels, reinforcing public confidence in data security measures across regulated sectors.