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 (25)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-12 | Records of Processing Activities |
Automated Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-14 | Automated Decision-Making Safeguards |
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 | Retention and Deletion |
| 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 | Security of Processing |
| AM-DPA-12 | Records of Processing Activities |
| AM-DPA-13 | Children and Minors |
Chapter 5: Obligations of Controllers and Processors
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-14 | Automated Decision-Making Safeguards |
| AM-DPA-15 | Breach Response and Notification |
Chapter 6: Authorized Body for Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-16 | Staff Training and Confidentiality |
| AM-DPA-17 | PDPA Inspections and Cooperation |
Chapter 7: Liability and Final Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-18 | Direct Marketing Restrictions |
| AM-DPA-19 | Article 29 — Final and Transitional Provisions |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-02 | Data Subject Consent |
Cross-Border
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-06 | Cross-Border Transfer Conditions |
Data Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-09 | Data Minimisation and Purpose Limitation |
Incident
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-15 | Breach Response and Notification |
Lawfulness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-01 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Lifecycle
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-10 | Retention and Deletion |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-18 | Direct Marketing Restrictions |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-16 | Staff Training and Confidentiality |
Regulator Engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-17 | PDPA Inspections and Cooperation |
Regulator Notification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-05 | Notification to Personal Data Protection Agency |
Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-04 | Data Subject Rights Fulfilment |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-11 | Security of Processing |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-03 | Special Category Data Restrictions |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-07 | Processor and Sub-Processor Oversight |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-08 | Information to Data Subjects at Collection |
Vulnerable Groups
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AM-DPA-13 | Children and Minors |
Your Compliance Coverage
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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 25 domains and 41 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 41 controls organised across 25 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 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Russia Federal Law on Personal Data (152-FZ) (28% coverage), ISO/IEC 27400:2022 (28% coverage), ISO/IEC 23837 — Security Requirements for Quantum Key Distribution (28% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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