Privacy and data security professionals worldwide should circle September 1 on their calendars, as it’s the day Russia’s new data localization law goes into effect – and possibly generates major waves far beyond Russian shores. That’s because the law has significant implications for companies that collect personal information from Russian citizens, even if those companies do not have any physical presence within Russia. This post provides an overview of data localization laws generally, with a special focus on Russia’s law and its potential effects... Continue Reading