New VPN Ban in Russia Latest Step in Increasing Cyber Risk for US Companies
Recent Russian cyber actions such as the restrictive use of VPN technology may make it more difficult for companies to […]
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Russia’s Telecom supervisors publishes privacy policy recommendations for data operators
On 31 July 2017 Russia’s Federal Service for the Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Communications (‘Roskomnadzor’) published, recommendations […]
Russian Parliament Bans Use of Proxy Internet Services, VPNs
Russia’s State Duma on Friday unanimously passed a bill that would oblige Internet providers to block websites that offer VPN […]
Russia Says in Talks With U.S. to Create Cyber Security Working Group
Moscow and Washington are in talks to create a joint cyber security working group, RIA news agency reported on Thursday, […]
New Data Protection Enforcement Provisions Take Effect in Russia
On July 1, 2017, a new law took effect in Russia allowing for administrative enforcement actions and higher fines for […]
New Data Protection Enforcement Provisions Take Effect in Russia
On July 1, 2017, a new law took effect in Russia allowing for administrative enforcement actions and higher fines for […]
Telegram App Agrees to Register in Russia, but Not to Share Private Data
Pavel Durov, founder of the Telegram messaging app, agreed on Wednesday for his firm to be registered in Russia after […]
Under pressure, Western tech firms bow to Russian demands to share cyber secrets
Western technology companies, including Cisco, IBM and SAP, are acceding to demands by Moscow for access to closely guarded product […]
Russia’s Personal Data Localization Law: Expanding Enforcement
There was lot of confusion and concern about Russia’s personal data localization law that went into effect on September 1, 2015. […]