Slovenian Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2)
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The Personal Data Protection Act (ZVOP-2) implements and supplements the GDPR in Slovenia, establishing specific national requirements and enforcement mechanisms.
Key Facts
- Enacted in 2023
- Enforced by Information Commissioner
- Includes specific national requirements beyond GDPR
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
Slovenian-Specific Requirements
Additional requirements specific to Slovenian data protection law.
Requirements
- Personal identification 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
Data Protection Officer
Requirements for appointing and maintaining a Data Protection Officer position.
Implementation Steps
- Assess DPO requirement
- Appoint qualified DPO
- Ensure independence
- Provide resources
- Document activities
Required Documentation
- DPO appointment letter
- Qualification records
- Activity reports
- Training certificates
- Resource allocation
Processing Records
Maintenance of records of processing activities under Article 30.
Implementation Steps
- Document processing activities
- Map data flows
- Update regularly
- Review compliance
- Maintain records
Required Documentation
- Processing records
- Data flow diagrams
- Review logs
- Update history
- Compliance reports
International Transfers
Requirements for transferring personal data outside Slovenia and the EEA.
Implementation Steps
- Assess transfer mechanisms
- Implement safeguards
- Obtain authorizations
- Document transfers
- Monitor compliance
Required Documentation
- Transfer agreements
- Adequacy decisions
- Authorization records
- Transfer logs
- Monitoring reports
Enforcement & Penalties
Administrative Penalties
The Information Commissioner can impose significant administrative fines for violations.
Penalty Categories
Example Cases
Additional Measures
The Commissioner can impose various corrective measures beyond monetary penalties.