Data Protection in Armenia

Enforcement in Armenia

The authorized body for the protection of personal data is entitled to: 

  • check, on its initiative or on the basis of an appropriate application, the compliance of the processing of personal data with the requirements of this Law;
  • apply administrative sanctions prescribed by law in the case of violation of the requirements of this Law;
  • require blocking, suspending or terminating the processing of personal data violating the requirements of this Law;
  • require from the processor rectification, modification, blocking or destruction of personal data where grounds provided for by this Law exist;
  • prohibit completely or partially the processing of personal data as a result of examination of the notification of the processor on processing personal data;
  • keep a register of processors of personal data;
  • recognize electronic systems for processing of personal data of legal persons as having an adequate level of protection and include them in the register;
  • check the devices and documents, including the existing data and computer software used for processing data;
  • apply to court in cases provided for by law;
  • exercise other powers prescribed by law;
  • maintain the confidentiality of personal data entrusted or known to it in the course of its activities;
  • ensure the protection of rights of the data subject;
  • consider applications of natural persons regarding the processing of personal data and deliver decisions within the scope of its powers;
  • submit, once a year, a public report on the current situation in the field of personal data protection and on the activities of the previous year;
  • conduct researches and provide advice on processing data on the basis of applications or coverages of processors or inform on best practices on processing of personal data;
  • report to law enforcement bodies where doubts arise with regard to violations of criminal law nature in the course of its activities.

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