Fines for breach of personal data localisation rules finally adopted

The President has signed a law* introducing fines for the breach of personal data localisation rules. The law is effective from 2 November 2019.
 The law provides for fines ranging from RUB 1m (EUR 14,000) to RUB 6m (EUR 84,000) for failure to comply with localisation rules. In case of repeat violations, the fines will range from RUB 6m (EUR 84,000) to RUB 18m (EUR 252,000).
Companies are advised to check and ensure that their current business processes comply with all legal requirements, since the potential financial exposure for non-compliance has significantly increased.

* In Russian