Stricter Liability for Personal Data Violations: Article by Nino Bardzemishvili
The “Delovoy Mir” portal has published an article by an A&T Lawyers specialist Nino Bardzemishvili on the new regulations and consequences regarding stricter liabilities for personal data violations, effective from May 30, 2025.
Key changes include:
- Introduction of turnover-based fines, calculated from a company’s annual turnover, which will significantly affect small and medium businesses.
- Increased penalties for general personal data processing violations.
- New specific violations, including failure to notify about personal data breaches.
- Liability for breaches involving biometric data and special categories of personal data.
The article also provides detailed recommendations for businesses to prepare for these new requirements:
- Conducting audits of data processing activities.
- Updating internal documentation and policies.
- Enhancing employee awareness.
- Strengthening technical data security.
- Appointing a responsible person for data protection.
Read the full article on the “Delovoy Mir” website
