Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012)
Georgia's Law on Personal Data Protection (2012, amended 2023) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework aligned with European standards. The State Inspector's Service (now reorganised as the Special Investigation Service) oversees data protection. The 2023 amendments strengthened alignment with the EU GDPR as part of Georgia's EU accession process. Covers processing principles, lawful bases, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and DPO requirements.
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Framework Domains (5)
Chapter I - General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
Chapter II - Rules for Data Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
Chapter III - Rights and Obligations of Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
Chapter IV - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 26 | Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing |
Chapter VI - Personal Data Protection Service
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 40-1 | Principles of the Service |
| Art. 40-11 | Inspection Powers |
| Art. 40-13 | Monitoring and Enforcement |
| Art. 40-2 | Powers of the Head |
| Art. 40-3 | Election and Term of Office |
| Art. 40-9 | Independence of the Service |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012)?
Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012) is a compliance framework from Georgia with 5 domains and 29 controls. Georgia's Law on Personal Data Protection (2012, amended 2023) establishes a comprehensive data protection framework aligned with European standards. The State Inspector's Service (now reorganised as the Special Investigation Service) oversees data protection. The 2023 amendments strengthened alignment with the EU GDPR as part of Georgia's EU accession process. Covers processing principles, lawful bases, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and DPO requirements. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012) have?
Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012) has 29 controls organised across 5 domains. The largest domains are Chapter II - Rules for Data Processing (7 controls), Chapter III - Rights and Obligations of Controllers (6 controls), Chapter VI - Personal Data Protection Service (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012) map to?
Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012) maps to 604 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (54% coverage), Australia Consumer Data Right — Banking (CDR) (50% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (50% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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