Personal Data Protection in Restricted Access Facilities in the Russian Federation

The article examines the legal, organizational, and technical features of personal data protection at facilities operating under a special security regime within the Russian Federation. It reviews the foundational norms of Federal Law No. 152-FZ on personal data, the specifics of processing data of security personnel, access control system requirements, the use of biometrics, and log-keeping practices. Court decisions are analyzed, and the interplay between personal data law and state secrecy legislation is investigated. Proposals for harmonizing legal norms to strengthen protection and reduce legal conflicts are offered.