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Bosnia and Herzegovina Regulations - Others > General regulations of the Personal Data Protection Agency (in English)
Short Summary
The provided legal document contains the general regulations of the Personal Data Protection Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It applies to all public authorities, natural and legal persons, unless otherwise specified by other legislation. The document defines the purpose of the law, which is to secure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly the right to privacy in relation to the processing of personal data. It establishes the Agency for Protection of Personal Data and outlines its responsibilities, organization, and governance. The document also covers the scope of the law, definitions of key terms, and basic principles of lawful personal data processing. It addresses the rights of data subjects, data security measures, data processing by processors, and the establishment and maintenance of personal data filing systems. The Agency is responsible for supervising the implementation of the law, acting on data subject complaints, and submitting annual reports on personal data protection. Violations of the law can result in fines ranging from KM 500 to 150,000.
Whom does it apply to?
All public authorities, natural and legal persons, unless otherwise stipulated by other legislation
What does it govern?
The general regulations of the Personal Data Protection Agency
What are exemptions?
Personal data being processed by natural persons exclusively for personal needs, accidental personal data collection (unless subject to further processing)
What are the Penalties?
Fines ranging from KM 500 to 150,000 for various violations
Jurisdiction
Bosnia and Herzegovina