What is specific to Russian companies
Russian law requires initial storage of Russian citizens' data in Russia and notice before cross-border transfers.
Our services
How SU and Company helps
We cover the Indian tax, FEMA and governance side and work alongside the group's legal counsel.
- Tax and FEMA review of contract terms
- Internal controls and documentation in the Indian company
- Coordination with counsel on data protection
Questions
Does the DPDP Act apply to data of people outside India?
Some duties are relaxed where Indian entities process non-residents' data under a contract with a foreign party, but security duties remain.
General information as at 5 November 2026, not advice for a particular case. Indian and Russian rules change often; confirm the current position before acting. Russian law points should be confirmed with a Russian adviser.