Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018)
Latvia's Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrādes likums) of 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija) oversees enforcement. The law includes provisions for processing of national identification numbers (personas kods), processing for journalistic purposes, employment data processing, video surveillance, and the age of digital consent (13 years). Specific provisions for processing by law enforcement and national security services.
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Framework Domains (8)
Chapter 1 — General Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 152FZ-1 | Scope of the Federal Law (Article 1) |
| 152FZ-2 | Purpose of the Federal Law (Article 2) |
| 152FZ-3 | Basic Terms (Article 3) |
| 152FZ-4 | Legislation on Personal Data (Article 4) |
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| EPDPA-1 | Scope of Regulation (§1) |
| EPDPA-2 | Specifications for Application (§2) |
| EPDPA-3 | Application of Administrative Procedure Act (§3) |
| Sec. 1 | Short Title and Commencement |
| Sec. 2 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 3 | Scope and Application |
Chapter 2 — Legal Basis for Data Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 4 | Exemptions |
| Sec. 5 | Functions and Duties of Authority |
| Sec. 6 | Establishment of the Commission |
| Sec. 7 | Responsibilities of Organisation |
Chapter 3 — Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 10 | Powers of the Commission |
| Sec. 11 | Deemed Consent |
| Sec. 12 | Independence |
Chapter 4 — Supervisory Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 15 | Duty to Register |
| Sec. 16 | Registration Application |
| Sec. 17 | Certificate of Registration |
| Sec. 18 | Right to Correction |
Chapter 5 — Data Protection Officer
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 20 | Purpose Limitation |
| Sec. 21 | Data Minimisation |
| Sec. 22 | Accuracy |
Chapter 6 — Processing for Specific Purposes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 25 | Interpretation |
| Sec. 26 | Notifiable Data Breaches |
| Sec. 27 | Duty to Conduct Assessment |
Chapter 7 — Remedies and Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 30 | Right to Information |
| Sec. 31 | Unauthorised Disclosure |
| Sec. 33 | Unauthorised Re-identification |
Chapter 8 — Transitional Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 36 | Right to Erasure |
| Sec. 38 | Right to Data Portability |
| Sec. 39 | Voluntary Undertakings |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018)?
Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018) is a compliance framework from Latvia with 8 domains and 38 controls. Latvia's Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrādes likums) of 2018 supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions. The Data State Inspectorate (Datu valsts inspekcija) oversees enforcement. The law includes provisions for processing of national identification numbers (personas kods), processing for journalistic purposes, employment data processing, video surveillance, and the age of digital consent (13 years). Specific provisions for processing by law enforcement and national security services. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018) have?
Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018) has 38 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Chapter 1 — General Provisions (15 controls), Chapter 2 — Legal Basis for Data Processing (4 controls), Chapter 4 — Supervisory Authority (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018) map to?
Latvia Personal Data Processing Law (Fizisko personu datu apstrades likums, 2018) maps to 580 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Botswana Data Protection Act (2024) (45% coverage), Egypt Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 151 of 2020) (45% coverage), Ethiopia Personal Data Protection Proclamation (No. 1321/2024) (45% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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