Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
Armenia's Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) establishes the data protection framework. The Agency for Protection of Personal Data (subsequently integrated into the Human Rights Defender's Office) oversees compliance. The law establishes processing principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, and cross-border transfer provisions. Armenia has been working to strengthen alignment with European standards through Council of Europe Convention 108+ ratification.
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Framework Domains (7)
Chapter 1: General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Subject of Regulation |
| AM-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Legislation on Personal Data |
| AM-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Definitions |
| AM-DPA-4 | Article 4 — Scope of Application |
| KISO-1.1 | Purpose |
| KISO-1.2 | Scope of application |
| KISO-1.3 | Definitions |
| KISO-1.4 | Fundamental principles |
Chapter 2: Principles and Conditions for Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-5 | Article 5 — Principles of Personal Data Processing |
| AM-DPA-6 | Article 6 — Conditions for Lawful Processing |
| AM-DPA-7 | Article 7 — Consent Requirements |
Chapter 3: Special Categories of Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-10 | Article 12 — Biometric Personal Data |
| AM-DPA-8 | Article 10 — Notification to Data Subjects |
| AM-DPA-9 | Article 11 — Special Category Personal Data |
Chapter 4: Rights of the Data Subject
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-11 | Article 15 — Right to Information |
| AM-DPA-12 | Article 16 — Right of Access |
| AM-DPA-13 | Article 17 — Right to Rectification and Erasure |
Chapter 5: Obligations of Controllers and Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-14 | Article 18 — Security Obligations |
| AM-DPA-15 | Article 19 — Cross-Border Data Transfer |
Chapter 6: Authorized Body for Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-16 | Article 23 — Notification of Processing |
| AM-DPA-17 | Article 24 — Authorized Body |
Chapter 7: Liability and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-18 | Article 26 — Liability |
| AM-DPA-19 | Article 29 — Final and Transitional Provisions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)?
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) is a compliance framework from Armenia with 7 domains and 23 controls. Armenia's Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) establishes the data protection framework. The Agency for Protection of Personal Data (subsequently integrated into the Human Rights Defender's Office) oversees compliance. The law establishes processing principles, consent requirements, data subject rights, and cross-border transfer provisions. Armenia has been working to strengthen alignment with European standards through Council of Europe Convention 108+ ratification. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) have?
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) has 23 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 1: General Provisions (8 controls), Chapter 2: Principles and Conditions for Processing (3 controls), Chapter 3: Special Categories of Data (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) map to?
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015) maps to 564 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) (39% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (39% coverage), ISO/IEC 23837 — Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution (39% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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