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San Marino Data Protection Law

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Maximum Fine
€20M or 4%
Scope
National
Regulator
DPA
Framework
GDPR-like

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Overview

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

Severe Violations
Up to €20M or 4% of global revenue
For serious breaches of data protection requirements
Processing Violations
Up to €10M or 2% of global revenue
For unauthorized processing of personal data
Documentation Violations
Up to €5M
For failure to maintain required documentation

Example Cases

Financial Institution
€5M
2023 - Unauthorized data sharing with third parties
Technology Company
€3M
2022 - Insufficient security measures leading to data breach

Criminal Penalties

Serious violations may result in criminal prosecution.

Penalty Categories

Intentional Violations
Up to €20M and imprisonment
For deliberate violations of the law
False Statements
Up to €10M
For providing false information to authorities
Obstruction
Up to €5M
For obstructing investigations

Example Cases

Data Breach Case
€15M
2023 - Intentional exposure of sensitive personal data
Compliance Violation
€8M
2022 - Repeated non-compliance with authority orders