Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011)
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Law on Protection of Personal Data (Official Gazette BiH No. 49/06, 76/11) establishes the data protection framework. The Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AZLP) oversees enforcement. The law was modelled on the EU Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). It covers processing principles, consent, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and registration obligations. Amendments and alignment with GDPR have been under discussion as part of EU accession negotiations.
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Framework Domains (24)
Automated Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-14 | Automated Decision Making |
Chapter I: General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-1 | Scope and Definitions |
| AL-DPA-2 | Data Quality Principles |
| AL-DPA-3 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
| AO-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Object |
| AO-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Scope of Application |
| AO-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Definitions |
| BA-DPA-1 | Article 1 — Purpose and Scope |
| BA-DPA-2 | Article 2 — Definitions |
| BA-DPA-3 | Article 3 — Scope of Application |
Chapter II: Basic Principles of Lawful Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BA-DPA-4 | Article 4 — Principles of Data Processing |
| BA-DPA-5 | Article 5 — Conditions for Lawful Processing |
| BA-DPA-6 | Article 6 — Processing of Sensitive Data |
Chapter III: Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AO-DPA-10 | Article 13 — Right to Object |
| AO-DPA-7 | Article 10 — Right to Information |
| AO-DPA-8 | Article 11 — Right of Access |
| AO-DPA-9 | Article 12 — Right to Rectification and Erasure |
| BA-DPA-7 | Article 10 — Right to Information |
| BA-DPA-8 | Article 11 — Right of Access |
| BA-DPA-9 | Article 12 — Right to Correction and Erasure |
Chapter IV: Controller Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BA-DPA-10 | Article 14 — Security Measures |
| BA-DPA-11 | Article 15 — Data Transfer Abroad |
| BA-DPA-12 | Article 16 — Registration of Filing Systems |
Chapter V: Supervisory Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AL-DPA-15 | Video Surveillance |
| AL-DPA-16 | Employee Data |
| AL-DPA-17 | Breach Handling |
| BA-DPA-13 | Article 22 — Personal Data Protection Agency |
| BA-DPA-14 | Article 23 — Powers and Functions |
Chapter VI: Sanctions and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BA-DPA-15 | Article 30 — Administrative Offenses |
| BA-DPA-16 | Article 31 — Criminal Sanctions |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-3 | Consent Requirements |
Cross-Border
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-13 | Cross-Border Transfers |
Data Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-5 | Data Quality Principles |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-16 | Sanctions and Liability |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-2 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-20 | Direct Marketing |
People
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-11 | Confidentiality Obligation |
| BIH-DPA-18 | Training and Awareness |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-19 | Records of Processing Activities |
Regulator Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-15 | Supervision by the Agency |
Regulator Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-8 | Registration of Records with the Agency |
Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-12 | Retention and Deletion |
Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-7 | Rights of Data Subjects |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-1 | Scope and Definitions |
| BIH-DPA-17 | Public vs Private Sector Records |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-9 | Security of Processing |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-4 | Sensitive Personal Data |
Third Party
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-10 | Processor Engagements |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BIH-DPA-6 | Information to Data Subjects |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011)?
Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011) is a compliance framework from Bosnia and Herzegovina with 24 domains and 49 controls. Bosnia and Herzegovina's Law on Protection of Personal Data (Official Gazette BiH No. 49/06, 76/11) establishes the data protection framework. The Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina (AZLP) oversees enforcement. The law was modelled on the EU Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). It covers processing principles, consent, data subject rights, cross-border transfers, and registration obligations. Amendments and alignment with GDPR have been under discussion as part of EU accession negotiations. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011) have?
Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011) has 49 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are Chapter I: General Provisions (9 controls), Chapter III: Rights of Data Subjects (7 controls), Chapter V: Supervisory Authority (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011) map to?
Bosnia and Herzegovina Law on Protection of Personal Data (2006, amended 2011) maps to 559 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Angola Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 22/11) (24% coverage), EU AI Act (24% coverage), Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (24% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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