Big Data Association

What Big Data Association does

The Big Data Association (АБД, formerly the Association of Big Data Market Participants) is a Russian non-profit industry self-regulatory organization founded in October 2018 and headquartered at Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya, 10, building 2 in Moscow. It was founded by MegaFon, Yandex, Mail.Ru Group (VK), oneFactor, and Tinkoff Bank and has since expanded its membership base to over 15 data-owning enterprises spanning telecom (MegaFon, Rostelecom, MTS), banking and fintech (Sberbank, Gazprombank, T-Bank, VTB, QIWI, Tochka Bank), technology and internet platforms (Yandex, VK, Avito, hh.ru), and government (Analytical Center under the Government of the Russian Federation).

АБД does not develop proprietary technology products. Its core function is to serve as a cross-industry coordination body that produces self-regulation instruments, market research, educational programs, and convening forums for the Russian big data ecosystem. Headline outputs include the Code of Ethics for Data Use (co-developed with the Internet Development Institute), the White Book of best practices, the Strategy for Big Data Market and AI Development 2030, the FIT Academy Russia training and certification program delivered in partnership with DAMA International, the open Big Data Product Owner video lecture series (Rutube/YouTube), the Almanac 5-year retrospective publication, the Practice Library, and an online Data Product Calculator. Annual Data Forum conferences (2023, 2024, 2025) and the ИИ КОНФА 2026 event (1000+ participants, 100+ speakers) function as the association's flagship convening platforms.

The business model is non-commercial: АБД is funded primarily through membership dues from data-owning member companies. Membership terms are governed through a formal application process (rubda.ru/chlenstvo/zayavka-na-chlenstvo/), and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Member companies receive inclusion in working groups, R&D collaboration, data sandbox access, regulatory influence, and visibility through publications and events. Strategic partners include GSMA (international data standards), NTI Avtonet (automotive vertical), IRI (Code of Ethics co-development), DAMA International (education), and GenerationS (innovation ecosystem). The organization operates under the leadership of President Anna Serebryannikova (formerly Operational Director at MegaFon) and Executive Director Alexey Neyman.

Name

Big Data Association

Legal name

Non-profit organization Big Data Association (Некоммерческая организация «Ассоциация больших данных»)

Website

https://rubda.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Big Data Association (АБД) is a Russian non-profit industry self-regulatory organization founded in 2018 that unites major data-owning companies across telecom, banking, technology, and government to develop data ethics standards, market strategy, educational programs, and convening forums for Russia's big data ecosystem.

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Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Privacy, Consent & Compliance Management (HDAEADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy Management (Consent, DSAR, RoPA) (HDADAFAH), Consent, Preference & Data Rights Management (incl. HIPAA/GDPR support) (HLACAIAG), Ethical Data Sourcing, Consent & Data Provenance (HDAAAMAI)

Keywords

• Data ethics standards
• Industry self-regulation
• Data professional certification
• Big data market research
• Data industry conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: As a non-profit organization (НКО), АБД is funded primarily through membership dues paid by its member companies. The association provides no commercial products or services to the market; its revenue consists of contributions from data-owning companies that join as members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

АБД is a non-profit industry association that develops data ethics standards, a national data market strategy (Strategy 2030), and self-regulatory frameworks for the Russian big data market. It delivers paid corporate membership services, professional certification and training through FIT Academy Russia with DAMA International, and the annual Data Forum conference, alongside industry research such as the Big Data Almanac, White Book, and Medical Data Research.

Product overview

The Big Data Association (АБД) is a non-profit organization that serves as an industry association rather than a product company. Its offerings consist of self-regulation instruments, strategic frameworks, educational programs, and knowledge resources for the Russian big data ecosystem. The core products include the Code of Ethics for Data Use (Кодекс этики) — a self-regulation document establishing principles for transparent data handling; the Big Data Market Development Strategy 2030 — a strategic planning framework; FIT Academy Russia — professional training and certification in partnership with DAMA International; Data Forum — annual industry conferences (2023-2025); the Big Data Product Owner (BDPO) video lecture series — open educational content on Rutube and YouTube; the White Book (Белая книга) — a compilation of best practices in data ethics; the Almanac — a 5-year retrospective publication of association initiatives; the Data Product Calculator — an online calculation tool; and the Practice Library — a knowledge repository of implementation cases.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership Program Annual paid membership of the Big Data Association for data-owning companies; members gain participation in self-regulatory work, working groups, and access to association research and events.
• FIT Academy Russia Paid professional certification and training program in data management, operated with DAMA International, including DCAM and CDMP-aligned credentials for Russian data practitioners.
• Data Forum Annual Conference Paid annual conference serving as the principal gathering place for the Russian data economy, with member and non-member registration tiers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Association presents Strategy for Big Data and AI Market Development 2030, shaping the regulatory and market trajectory for the Russian big data industry through 2030.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerМеморандум о взаимопонимании подписан в рамках Mobile World Congress. Сотрудничество направлено на развитие цифровой экономики, обмен знаниями и продвижение общих подходов в разработке приложений больших данных и защите данных на местном и международном уровнях. Стороны также договорились совместно работать над исследованиями в области развития технологий больших данных и внедрением стандартов.
• NTI "Avtonet" (National Technology Initiative Autonet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerМеморандум о создании стандартов работы с большими данными в автотранспортной сфере, подписанный на ПМЭФ 2019 года. GP GLONASS (разработчик платформы "Автодата") предоставляет АБД собираемую системой информацию для формирования "цифровой песочницы" — среды для разработки и тестирования новых решений в сфере больших данных.
• Internet Development Institute (IRI / ИРИ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerСовместная разработка Кодекса этики использования данных. Документ установит общие правила поведения для сбора, накопления, поиска, анализа, хранения, передачи и использования данных. ИРИ является соразработчиком документа, ассоциация взяла на себя координацию.
• DAMA InternationalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerАБД предлагает эксклюзивный курс по основам управления данными от DAMA International через программу FIT Academy Russia. Сотрудничество в области образования и сертификации специалистов по работе с данными.
• GenerationS (Platform for Corporate Innovation Development)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerАБД является информационным партнером премии GIA (Global Innovation Award) 2026, организованной GenerationS при поддержке Минэкономразвития, Минпромторга и других ведомств.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DigitalEurope: Trade association representing the digital technology industry in Europe. Comparable to АБД in advocating for the digital economy and shaping regulatory frameworks, though at a different geographic scope.
• TechUK: UK trade association representing the technology sector, including policy advocacy and member collaboration. Comparable to АБД as a non-profit industry body that convenes large tech companies to shape data policy.
• Future of Privacy Forum: Non-profit that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship. Comparable to АБД's role as a convening body for data ethics, particularly around the Code of Ethics framework and White Book best practices.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): Global non-profit focused on privacy and data protection professional development and certification. Highly comparable to АБД in that both build industry-wide privacy/data ethics frameworks and educate professionals on responsible data practices.
• BSA | The Software Alliance: Global trade association advocating for the software industry before governments. BSA mirrors АБД's model of bringing together large enterprises to shape data and technology policy through collective action.
• Open Data Institute (ODI): Non-profit working to build an open, trustworthy data ecosystem through research, training, and policy. Comparable to АБД in mission around responsible data use and educational/training programs.
• DAMA International: Global data management professional association that defines data management standards and certifications. DAMA is already a partner of АБД via FIT Academy Russia, directly comparable as a non-profit data standards body.
• GSMA: Global industry organization representing mobile operators and the broader mobile ecosystem. GSMA is a strategic partner of АБД and operates a comparable model: industry association funded by members, shaping standards and policy across borders.
• Center for Data Innovation: Think tank studying data-driven technologies and advocating for pro-data policies. Directly comparable to АБД's policy/strategy work, including its Strategy 2030 document and regulatory engagement.

Regional players

• NASSCOM: Indian trade association for the IT and business process management industry. Comparable to АБД as a national industry body shaping tech and data policy, but operating in a different geography (India).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rubda_tech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rubda

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Profiles6 records

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