Code of conduct and registration

The Code of Conduct for data protection establishes guidelines and best practices for organizations to ensure lawful, fair, and transparent data processing, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, confidentiality, and accountability. Registration requires significant data controllers to register with the Data Protection Authority, providing details such as contact information, data description, purposes, recipients, and international transfers. Regular updates and maintenance of a public register help ensure ongoing compliance and transparency.

Code of Conduct

A Data Protection Code of Conduct helps organizations comply with data protection laws by setting out guidelines and best practices.

Principles:

Lawful, fair, and transparent data processing.

Data minimization and accuracy.

Storage limitation and integrity.

Confidentiality and accountability.

Benefits:

Enhances transparency and accountability.

Builds trust with data subjects and regulatory bodies.

Registration

Data controllers of major importance must register with the Data Protection Authority.

Requirements:

Mandatory Registration: Register within six months of qualifying.

Information Required: Provide details such as name, contact information, data description,purposes, recipients, international transfers, risks, and safeguards.

Annual Updates: Update registration annually.

Public Register: The Authority will maintain and publish a register.

Exemptions: Certain data controllers may be exempt based on public interest considerations.

Effective Date: Obligations commence once the law is in effect.