Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data
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AZN 50,000
Scope
National
Regulator
MDIPS
Enacted
2010
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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