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Important Update: Key changes to Russian digital legislation taking effect on September 1st

2025-09-01 00:00 Legal Alerts
Here’s a summary of the essential updates:

Revised Rules for Compensation for IP Infringement
Significant amendments to the regulations governing calculation of compensation for IP rights infringement. Read our analysis: https://t.me/team_ermolina/85.
Mandatory Separate Consent for Personal Data Processing
A separate consent form is now required for processing personal data, prohibiting its integration with other documents. Learn more in our detailed overview: https://t.me/team_ermolina/89.
Increased Regulation of VPN Services
New regulations introduce fines for advertising VPNs and establishing liability for VPN service providers who decline to comply with requests from Roskomnadzor (RKN). Our comprehensive analysis: https://t.me/team_ermolina/97.
Prohibition of Advertising on Instagram*
A ban has been implemented that affects all resources of foreign entities classified as “undesirable” in Russia. Full details in our overview: https://t.me/team_ermolina/26.
Restrictions on Childfree Ideology
Films promoting childfree ideology will be restricted from obtaining distribution permits. Our comments: https://t.me/team_ermolina/94.
New Penalties for Seeking Extremist Materials Online
Administrative penalties are now in effect for those who search for extremist content.
Mandatory Pre-installation of MAX App
All new smartphones running Android, iOS, and HarmonyOS operating systems are now required to have the MAX app pre-installed.
*Meta has been revognized as an extremist organization in the Russian Federation.

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