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Bosnia and Herzegovina Laws - Others > Law on the Protection of Personal Data
Short Summary
The Law on the Protection of Personal Data in Bosnia and Herzegovina aims to secure respect for the rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals, particularly their right to privacy, in relation to the processing of personal data. The law applies to public bodies at the national and regional levels, as well as private bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, unless the minimum level of data protection is already governed by other legislation. The law defines key terms such as ‘personal data,’ ‘special categories of data,’ ‘processing of personal data,’ ‘data access,’ ‘controller,’ ‘processor,’ and ‘data subject’s consent.’ It establishes basic principles for data protection, including the quality of data, purposes of data processing, data transfer abroad, technical data processing, and data security. The law also establishes the Data Protection Commission, which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the law, examining complaints, and presenting reports on data protection. Violations of the law can result in fines ranging from KM 1,000.00 to KM 10,000.00.
Whom does it apply to?
Public bodies at the level of Bosnia and Herzegovina, public bodies of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska and the District of Brcko of Bosnia and Herzegovina, private bodies of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska and the District of Brcko of Bosnia and Herzegovina
What does it govern?
Processing of personal data
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Fine ranging from KM 1,000.00 to KM 10,000.00 for various offenses
Jurisdiction
Bosnia and Herzegovina