Protection of Personal Data in the Digital Space

The protection of personal data is one of the most important tasks at the present stage of the development of states. This need is determined by digitalization, the transition of most human activities into the digital space, as well as an increase in the number of cyber-attacks and leaks of personal data in the digital environment. The purpose of the study was to analyze the causes and conditions of increased risks in relation to personal data, to analyze the current legislation of the Russian Federation regarding the system of personal data protection in the digital environment, to analyze the experience of foreign countries in relation to this issue. The article draws conclusions about the main problems of personal data protection in the digital space, and also identifies the main areas that require improvement to ensure the protection of personal data.