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French Polynesia Personal Information Protection Law

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Maximum Fine
XPF 8.95M
Scope
Regional
Regulator
CNIL
Framework
French Law

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Overview

The Personal Information Protection Law establishes comprehensive requirements for the protection of personal data in French Polynesia, aligned with French data protection standards.

Key Facts

  • Enacted in 2019
  • Enforced by CNIL
  • Applies to all organizations processing personal data in French Polynesia

Key Principles

Lawfulness and Consent

Personal data must be processed lawfully and with proper authorization.

Requirements

  • Obtain valid consent
  • Identify legal basis
  • Document processing grounds
  • Regular compliance reviews
  • Maintain consent records

Examples

  • Consent mechanisms
  • Legal basis documentation
  • Processing records
  • Compliance reports

Transparency

Organizations must be transparent about their data processing activities.

Requirements

  • Clear privacy notices
  • Processing purpose disclosure
  • Data sharing information
  • Rights notification
  • Regular updates

Examples

  • Privacy policies
  • Data processing notices
  • Rights information
  • Communication records

Data Security

Implementation of appropriate security measures to protect personal data.

Requirements

  • Security risk assessments
  • Technical safeguards
  • Staff training
  • Incident response
  • Regular audits

Examples

  • Security protocols
  • Training programs
  • Incident plans
  • Audit reports

Compliance Requirements

Registration Requirements

Organizations must register their data processing activities with CNIL.

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 French Polynesia.

Implementation Steps

  • Assess recipient country adequacy
  • Implement transfer safeguards
  • Obtain CNIL approval
  • Document transfers
  • Monitor compliance

Required Documentation

  • Transfer assessments
  • Safeguard documentation
  • Approval records
  • Transfer logs
  • Monitoring reports

Enforcement & Penalties

Administrative Penalties

CNIL can impose administrative penalties for violations of the Personal Information Protection Law.

Penalty Categories

Severe Violations
Up to XPF 8.95M
For serious breaches of data protection requirements
Processing Violations
Up to XPF 4.47M
For unauthorized processing of personal data
Documentation Violations
Up to XPF 2.23M
For failure to maintain required documentation

Example Cases

Data Security Case
XPF 5M
2023 - Insufficient security measures leading to data breach
Consent Violation
XPF 3M
2023 - Processing personal data without valid consent

Corrective Measures

CNIL can impose various corrective measures beyond monetary penalties.

Penalty Categories

Processing Bans
Temporary or Permanent
Suspension of data processing activities
Mandatory Changes
Compliance Orders
Required modifications to processing activities
Public Warnings
Public Notice
Publication of violations and warnings

Example Cases

Processing Ban Case
Processing Suspension
2023 - Ordered to cease illegal data collection practices
Compliance Order
Mandatory Changes
2023 - Required to implement additional security measures