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 (25)
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 | Technical Documentation |
| Art. 12 | Record-Keeping |
| Art. 5 | Prohibited AI Practices |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Compliance with the Requirements |
| Art. 9 | Risk Management System |
Chapter III - Rights and Obligations of Controllers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 15 | Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
| Art. 18 | Documentation Keeping |
| Art. 19 | Automatically Generated Logs |
| Art. 20 | Corrective Actions and Duty of Information |
Chapter IV - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 21 | Cooperation with Competent Authorities |
| Art. 22 | Authorised Representatives of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 23 | Transitional Provisions |
| Art. 25 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 26 | Obligations of Deployers of High-Risk AI Systems |
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 |
Children
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-19 | Children's Data |
Consent
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-02 | Consent Requirements |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-04 | Data Subject Rights |
Documentation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-12 | Records of Processing |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-11 | Personal Data Officer (DPO) |
HR Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-18 | Employee Data Processing |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-17 | Breach Notification |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-06 | Cross-Border Data Transfer |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-01 | Lawful Basis for Processing |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-14 | Direct Marketing |
Processing Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-07 | Data Minimisation and Purpose Limitation |
| GE-DPL-08 | Accuracy of Data |
Profiling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-16 | Automated Decision-Making |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-05 | Data Controller Filing with PDPS |
Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-09 | Retention and Erasure |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-10 | Security of Processing |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-03 | Special Category Data |
Supervisory Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-20 | PDPS Cooperation and Audit |
Surveillance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-15 | Video Surveillance |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-21 | Privacy Notice |
Vendor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GE-DPL-13 | Processor Contracts |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Georgia Law on Personal Data Protection (2012), you already cover:
EU AI Act
31%
15 controls mapped
Compare →BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
31%
15 controls mapped
Compare →Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data
29%
14 controls mapped
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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 25 domains and 50 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 50 controls organised across 25 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 629 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU AI Act (31% coverage), BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience (31% coverage), Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data (29% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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