Data Protection in Uzbekistan

Enforcement in Uzbekistan

Currently, under the Code of Administrative Liability illegal collection, systematization, storage, modification, addition, use, provision, dissemination, transfer, depersonalization and destruction of personal data, as well as non-compliance with the localization requirement leads to the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of 7 base calculation values (“BCV”) (approx. USD 203) and on officials — in the amount of 50 BCV (approx. USD 1,453).

Repeated violation of data protection rules can lead to criminal liability. Under the Criminal Code illegal processing of personal data leads to the fine in the amount from 100 BCV to 150 BCV (approx. from USD 2,907 to USD 4,360), or deprivation of a certain right for up to 3 years, or correctional labour for up to 2 years.

Furthermore, under Resolution No. 707, non-compliance with localization requirement leads to inclusion of an owner / operator of personal data into the Register of Infringers of the Rights of Personal Data Subjects and blocking access to the information resources (web-sites) of an owner / operator of personal data in Uzbekistan.

Apart from the above, the Personalization Agency can issue binding orders to legal entities and individuals on elimination of violations of data protection requirements.

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