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 (23)
Accountability
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-7 | Records of Processing Activities |
Awareness
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-17 | Training and Awareness |
Consent management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-6 | Consent |
Cross border transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-13 | International Transfers |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-16 | Administrative Fines and Sanctions |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-11 | Data Protection Officer |
Incident response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-9 | Personal Data Breach Notification |
Information security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-8 | Security of Processing |
Lawful processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-2 | Lawful Basis |
National derogations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-14 | Rights of the Data Subject (Maltese specifics) |
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 | Technical Documentation |
| Art. 5 | Prohibited AI Practices |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Compliance with the Requirements |
Part III - Processing of Personal Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 12 | Record-Keeping |
| Art. 13 | Transparency and Provision of Information to Deployers |
| Art. 14 | Human Oversight |
| Art. 15 | Accuracy, Robustness and Cybersecurity |
Part IV - Rights of Data Subjects
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 16 | Obligations of Providers of High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 17 | Quality Management System |
| Art. 18 | Documentation Keeping |
Part V - Specific Processing Situations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 27 | Fundamental Rights Impact Assessment for High-Risk AI Systems |
| Art. 28 | Notifying Authorities |
| Art. 29 | Application of a Conformity Assessment Body for Notification |
| 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 |
Processor management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-12 | Controller Processor Agreements |
Regulator engagement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-15 | IDPC Powers and Cooperation |
Rights management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-5 | Data Subject Rights |
Risk assessment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-10 | Data Protection Impact Assessment |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-1 | Scope and Application |
Special category data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-3 | Special Categories and National Derogations |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MDPA-4 | Information to Data Subjects |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Malta Data Protection Act (Cap. 586, 2018), you already cover:
EU AI Act
38%
19 controls mapped
Compare →Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data
36%
18 controls mapped
Compare →BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience
36%
18 controls mapped
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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 23 domains and 50 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 50 controls organised across 23 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 616 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are EU AI Act (38% coverage), Law 1581 of 2012 - Statutory Framework for the Protection of Personal Data (36% coverage), BS 65000:2014 - Guidance on Organizational Resilience (36% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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