The Association of Internet Trade Companies (AKIT) has submitted a formal request to the Russian government to permit the temporary storage and processing of citizens' personal data in data centers located in friendly nations. The proposal was sent to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on October 15.
The initiative follows recent drone attacks on Russian digital infrastructure. AKIT suggests establishing a special legal framework for companies whose systems have been compromised by large-scale accidents or infrastructure damage. This would allow for the temporary relocation of critical services to foreign backup facilities.
The measure is intended to ensure the continuity of key services when restoration within Russia is not feasible. The proposal emphasizes that this is a temporary crisis management solution rather than a permanent shift away from domestic data storage requirements. The Association of Big Data has expressed support for the plan.
AKIT represents major e-commerce players, including Ozon, Wildberries, Kuper, and Yandex Market. The government is currently reviewing the proposal, and the press service has been approached for comment regarding the potential implementation of these emergency protocols.
