San Marino Data Protection Law
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The San Marino Data Protection Law establishes comprehensive requirements for the protection of personal data, closely aligning with GDPR principles while maintaining local specificity.
Key Facts
- Enacted in 2018
- Enforced by Data Protection Authority
- Provides GDPR-equivalent protection
Key Principles
Lawfulness and Transparency
Personal data must be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
Requirements
- Valid legal basis for processing
- Clear privacy notices
- Transparent processing activities
- Documentation of legal grounds
- Regular compliance reviews
Examples
- Privacy notices on websites
- Consent management systems
- Processing records
- Documentation of legal bases
Data Minimization
Collection and processing of personal data must be limited to what is necessary.
Requirements
- Assess data necessity
- Limit collection scope
- Regular data reviews
- Deletion procedures
- Documentation of necessity
Examples
- Data collection forms
- Necessity assessments
- Deletion schedules
- Review procedures
San Marino-Specific Requirements
Additional requirements specific to San Marino data protection law.
Requirements
- Financial sector requirements
- Cross-border data flows
- Data localization rules
- Direct marketing restrictions
- Data breach notification
Examples
- Financial privacy policies
- Transfer documentation
- Storage location records
- Marketing consent forms
Compliance Requirements
Registration Requirements
Organizations must register their data processing activities with the Data Protection Authority.
Implementation Steps
- Submit registration application
- Document processing activities
- Pay registration fees
- Maintain registration status
- Update when changes occur
Required Documentation
- Registration certificates
- Processing records
- Payment receipts
- Status updates
- Change notifications
Data Protection Measures
Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures.
Implementation Steps
- Conduct risk assessments
- Implement security controls
- Train staff on security
- Regular security audits
- Document security measures
Required Documentation
- Security policies
- Risk assessments
- Training records
- Audit reports
- Security documentation
International Transfer Requirements
Requirements for transferring personal data outside San Marino.
Implementation Steps
- Assess recipient country adequacy
- Implement transfer safeguards
- Obtain necessary approvals
- Document transfers
- Monitor compliance
Required Documentation
- Transfer assessments
- Safeguard documentation
- Approval records
- Transfer logs
- Monitoring reports
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Penalties
The Data Protection Authority can impose administrative penalties for violations of the Data Protection Law.
Penalty Categories
Example Cases
Criminal Penalties
Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.