Analysis of approaches to the definition of big data in the legislation of the Russian Federation

The article examines approaches to the definition of big data from the perspective of legal regulation in the Russian Federation. It analyzes the definitions proposed by legislators for inclusion in legislation, as well as the difference in approaches to defining big data as an information array and as a technology. It is established that the term “big data” is currently widely used in various fields, and its meaning can vary depending on the specific industry or sector, which hinders the development of a unified regulatory approach. It has been noted that previous efforts to define big data at the doctrinal or legislative level have resulted in a description of the requirements for data or technologies, depending on their scope of application. This approach appears to be restrictive and fails to take into account the complex nature of big data, which may present a barrier when applied to certain industries, requiring additional legislative intervention. Such intervention could lead to an increase in the complexity of legislation, rendering it less applicable. Therefore, itis proposed to define big data as a complex entity consisting of a collection of diverse data sets, characterized by the technologies used to process them in real-time through the internet.