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27 August 2018
It is exactly five years since the so called "Anti-piracy Law" came into effect in Russia. For a long time Russia was the subject of reproach for not observing author's rights, and not without reason. Indeed, intellectual piracy was widespread until the year 2013 saw the implementation of legislation introducing amendments to "The Law on Information, Information Technologies and Protection of Information".
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17 August 2018
In April 2018 the Federal Tax Service (FTS) issued a letter providing an extensive explanation of the tax authorities' application of the beneficial owner of income (BOI) concept.(1) This concept was previously referred to only in the international tax treaties between Russia and other states, but has - in recent years - been actively implemented into Russian tax legislation. In this regard, the FTS's letter is of great interest, as it summarises the approach of both the courts and the tax authorities with regard to resolving BOI issues.
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8 August 2018
On 1 July 2018 new data storage rules took effect for telecoms operators in Russia. The new rules were approved for application by Government Resolution 445 of 12 April 2018.
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7 August 2018
On 1 July 2018 new data storage rules took effect for online data distributors (organisers) in Russia. The new rules were approved for application by Government Resolution 728 of 26 June 2018.
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6 August 2018
The Q&A guide gives a high-level overview of privacy rules and principles, including what national laws regulate the right to respect for private and family life and freedom of expression; to whom the rules apply and what privacy rights are granted and imposed. It also covers the jurisdictional scope of the privacy law rules and the remedies available to redress infringement.
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