The State Duma has restricted the transfer of genetic data of Russians abroad

The State Duma (State Duma) has approved a law in the second and third readings prohibiting the transfer of genetic data of Russian citizens abroad. The relevant document was published on February 17.

"The transfer of human genetic data obtained during population genetic and (or) immunological research to foreign individuals and legal entities, <...> to foreign countries is prohibited," the text of the document says on the website of the State Duma.

The Law establishes the possibility of storing and transmitting genetic information in both material and digital form. In some cases, they may be transferred outside of Russia, subject to the established procedure.

The new regulations are designed to strengthen control over the use of sensitive information and minimize the risks of its leakage. The law is scheduled to enter into force on September 1, 2026.

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Leaking such information can result in blackmail or discrimination.

On January 27, deputies of the State Duma (DG) from the Fair Russia party proposed criminalizing the creation of deepfakes through automated data processing. According to the author, the change in legislation will not only strengthen the protection of citizens' constitutional rights to privacy and personal data security, but also ensure that Russian legislation complies with modern digital threats.

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