North Macedonia Law on Personal Data Protection
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The Law on Personal Data Protection establishes comprehensive requirements for the protection of personal data in North Macedonia, enforced by the Personal Data Protection Agency.
Key Facts
- Enacted in 2020
- Enforced by Personal Data Protection Agency
- Aligned with GDPR principles
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
North Macedonia-Specific Requirements
Additional requirements specific to North Macedonian data protection law.
Requirements
- National ID number handling
- Employee data protection
- Video surveillance rules
- Direct marketing restrictions
- Data breach notification
Examples
- ID number processing procedures
- Employee privacy policies
- CCTV policies
- Marketing consent forms
Compliance Requirements
Registration Requirements
Organizations must register their data processing activities with the Agency.
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 North Macedonia.
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 Personal Data Protection Agency can impose administrative penalties for violations.
Penalty Categories
Example Cases
Additional Measures
The Agency can impose various corrective measures beyond monetary penalties.