Belarus
ModerateLaw on the Protection of Personal Data (2021)
Authority: National Centre for Personal Data Protection | Enforcement: partial | Enacted: November 2021
Overview
Belarus enacted a dedicated data protection law in 2021. The National Centre for Personal Data Protection was established as the supervisory authority. The law covers consent, data subject rights, and cross-border transfers.
14-Topic Coverage
Data Protection Authority
Fully AddressedNational Centre for Personal Data Protection oversees compliance.
Consent Requirements
Fully AddressedConsent required for processing. Must be informed and specific.
Data Subject Rights
Fully AddressedRights to access, correction, deletion, and restriction.
Cross-Border Transfer
Fully AddressedTransfers to countries with adequate protection or with consent.
Breach Notification
Partially AddressedProvisions exist. Practical implementation developing.
DPO Requirements
Partially AddressedMust designate responsible person. Notification to authority.
Children's Data
Partially AddressedParental consent for children. General provisions apply.
Penalties & Enforcement
Fully AddressedAdministrative fines for violations. Criminal penalties for certain offences.
Sector-Specific Rules
Partially AddressedNBRB financial data rules, health data provisions.
Cookie/Tracking
Not AddressedNo specific cookie regulation.
AI & Automated Decisions
Not AddressedNo specific provisions.
Data Localisation
Partially AddressedCertain data processing activities may require local storage.
Significant Data Fiduciary
Not AddressedNo equivalent concept.
Government Data
Partially AddressedLaw applies to government with broad national security exemptions.
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