Problems of personal data protection in Russia and China: Comparative legal Analysis

Abstract

The article analyzes the legislation on personal data of Russia and China, the judicial practice of the People’s Republic of China on the protection of personal information. It is demonstrated that the legislation of Russia and the People’s Republic of China enshrines the concept of personal data, contains the principles and mechanism of protection of personal data of citizens, provides for liability measures for violation of the rights of citizens in the illegal use of their personal data. The considered examples of judicial practice of the People’s Republic of China demonstrate the application of legislation on personal data, bringing violators to civil, criminal and administrative responsibility. The conclusion is formulated that the development of Internet technologies, artificial intelligence technologies, deep synthesis generates a lot of problems related to the illegal use of personal information about citizens, which requires constant improvement of legislation on personal data protection.