Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018)
Malta's Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta, 2018) supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) oversees enforcement. The Act includes provisions for the age of digital consent (13 years), processing by competent authorities for criminal law purposes (LED transposition), genetic and biometric data, research derogations, and administrative penalties. Malta's small size and EU membership make it a significant jurisdiction for online gaming, fintech, and blockchain companies.
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Framework Domains (6)
Part I — Preliminary
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
| UGA-1 | Application |
| UGA-2 | Interpretation |
| ZWE-1 | Objectives (Section 2) |
| ZWE-2 | Definitions (Section 3) |
| ZWE-3 | Application (Section 4) |
Part II — Information and Data Protection Commissioner
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
Part III — Processing of Personal Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
Part IV — Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
Part V — Specific Processing Situations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 27 | Penalties for Cross-Border Transfer Violations |
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
| Art. 29 | Safety Measures |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
Part VI — Enforcement and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
| Art. 33 | Criminal Offences |
| Art. 36 | Right to Correction or Deletion |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018)?
Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018) is a compliance framework from Malta with 6 domains and 33 controls. Malta's Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta, 2018) supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) oversees enforcement. The Act includes provisions for the age of digital consent (13 years), processing by competent authorities for criminal law purposes (LED transposition), genetic and biometric data, research derogations, and administrative penalties. Malta's small size and EU membership make it a significant jurisdiction for online gaming, fintech, and blockchain companies. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018) have?
Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018) has 33 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Part I — Preliminary (13 controls), Part II — Information and Data Protection Commissioner (5 controls), Part III — Processing of Personal Data (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018) map to?
Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018) maps to 591 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (55% coverage), Albania Law on Protection of Personal Data (Law No. 9887, 2008, amended 2014) (52% coverage), North Macedonia Law on Personal Data Protection (2020) (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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