State Duma passes law creating a mechanism to control the use of genetic data

Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council have approved legislation establishing a state-controlled mechanism over the use and transfer of citizens’ genetic data, including restrictions on transfers to foreign entities. The law centralizes oversight of human genetic information and limits cross‑border data flows, with implications for biomedical research, healthcare providers, and foreign partners operating in Russia. The move signals tighter state control over sensitive personal data and potential reconfiguration of international scientific cooperation involving Russian genetic resources.

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