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Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data

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Maximum Fine
AZN 50,000
Scope
National
Regulator
MDIPS
Enacted
2010

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Overview

Azerbaijan's Law on Personal Data establishes the legal framework for the protection of personal data and regulates its collection, processing, and transfer.

Key Facts

  • Enacted in 2010
  • Enforced by Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
  • Applies to all personal data processing in Azerbaijan

Key Principles

Lawfulness and Transparency

Personal data must be processed lawfully and transparently.

Requirements

  • Obtain consent where required
  • Provide clear privacy notices
  • Document legal bases for processing
  • Ensure processing transparency

Examples

  • Privacy policies in Azerbaijani
  • Consent collection mechanisms
  • Processing records maintenance
  • Regular transparency reports

Purpose Limitation

Data must be collected for specified and legitimate purposes.

Requirements

  • Define clear processing purposes
  • Document purpose limitations
  • Obtain consent for new purposes
  • Regular purpose reviews

Examples

  • Purpose documentation
  • Processing registers
  • Consent records
  • Purpose assessments

Compliance Requirements

Registration Requirements

Organizations must register their data processing activities.

Implementation Steps

  • Register with MDIPS
  • Document processing activities
  • Update registration annually
  • Maintain processing records

Required Documentation

  • Registration certificates
  • Processing records
  • Annual updates
  • Activity logs

Security Measures

Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures.

Implementation Steps

  • Conduct risk assessments
  • Implement security controls
  • Regular security reviews
  • Staff training

Required Documentation

  • Security policies
  • Risk assessments
  • Training records
  • Audit reports

Enforcement & Penalties

Administrative Penalties

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport can impose administrative fines for violations.

Penalty Categories

Severe Violations
Up to AZN 50,000
For serious breaches of data protection requirements
Standard Violations
Up to AZN 25,000
For general compliance failures

Example Cases

Financial Institution
AZN 30,000
2022 - Unauthorized data sharing
Telecom Provider
AZN 20,000
2023 - Insufficient security measures