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Slovakia Laws - Others > Act 18/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data (in English)
Short Summary
The Act 18/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data regulates the protection of the rights of natural persons against unauthorized processing of their personal data. It covers the rights, obligations, and responsibilities during the processing of personal data. The Act applies to the processing of personal data by automated means or other means forming part of a filing system. It also applies to the processing of personal data by certain Competent Authorities for the purposes of preventing and detecting criminal activity. The Act applies to the processing of personal data within the territory of Slovakia, as well as to the processing of personal data related to the offering of goods or services in Slovakia or the monitoring of behavior within Slovakia. However, the Act does not apply to personal data processing by a natural person in a purely personal or household activity, or by certain public authorities. The Act ensures the free movement of personal data between Slovakia and other Member States. It also defines various terms related to personal data processing, such as consent, genetic data, biometric data, and more.
Whom does it apply to?
Natural persons, controllers, processors, Competent Authorities
What does it govern?
Protection of personal data
What are exemptions?
Personal data processing by a natural person in the course of a purely personal or household activity, processing by certain public authorities
What are the Penalties?
Not specified
Jurisdiction
Slovakia