The introduction of negotiable fines on companies for personal data leaks would be an important step to increase the digital security of Russian residents. About This Life said Vadim Vinogradov, Dean of the Faculty of Law of the Higher School of Economics of the National Research University, comments on the relevant bill being considered in the State Duma.
“If previously companies did not need to seriously think about the protection of personal data due to small fines, then the current changes send a clear signal: negligent attitude towards personal data is unacceptable and can be severely punished. The lawyer noted that this time the argument is planned to be supported by turnover penalties, which are equally sensitive for companies of all sizes.
According to him, ensuring the security of Russians is the primary duty of the state, so it is important to implement effective legal measures that will encourage companies to ensure information security. Vinogradov also added that citizens should treat their personal data more responsibly. “Be especially careful when using VPN services,” he concluded.
At the plenary meeting of State Duma deputies on January 23 accepted in the first reading of a bill on fines for violations of certain legal requirements in the field of personal data. The bill states that the maximum penalty will be up to 3% of the company’s revenue.
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