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Cybersecurity Companies May Be Exempt from Personal Data Regulations
The Ministry of Digital Development, the Federation Council, and industry representatives are discussing the possibility of exempting cybersecurity companies from the scope of the Personal Data Law. This would enable cybersecurity professionals to legally access personal data as part of their work.
The initiative emerged following the tightening of penalties for data leaks in November 2024. Under the revised law, unauthorized handling of personal data can now result in imprisonment for up to 10 years.🛡 Major cybersecurity firms are involved in the discussions. Experts emphasize the need to clearly distinguish between legally sanctioned cybersecurity practices and actions that could be considered violations of the law.
The Ministry of Digital Development, the Federation Council, and industry representatives are discussing the possibility of exempting cybersecurity companies from the scope of the Personal Data Law. This would enable cybersecurity professionals to legally access personal data as part of their work. The initiative emerged following the tightening of penalties for data leaks in November 2024. Under the revised law, unauthorized handling of personal data can now result in imprisonment for up to 10 years.🛡 Major cybersecurity firms are involved in the discussions. Experts emphasize the need to clearly distinguish between legally sanctioned cybersecurity practices and actions that could be considered violations of the law.