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Data Protection

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DATA PROTECTION ACT: Closing Date for Notification

In terms of the Data Protection Act, whoever keeps or otherwise processes any personal data in relation to employees, clients, memberships or any other individual is obliged to notify the Commissioner for Data Protection accordingly by not later than the 15th April 2004. In case of difficulty, persons are obliged to contact the Office of the Commissioner. Failure to do so will render a persona liable to penalties as provided by the said Act.

DATA PROTECTION SERVICES

The right to privacy is a fundamental human right, which is safeguarded and enshrined in our Constitution. The enforcement of the right to privacy is facilitated by the protection of personal data from abuse.

The Data Protection Act of 2001 was enacted in Malta on the 14th December 2001, with both sides of the House of Representatives voting in favour of the Act. This continued to further confirm Malta’s tradition to cherish democratic values, foremost amongst which is the right of the individual to privacy.

The Data Protection Act 2001 provides for the protection of individuals against the violation of their privacy by the processing of personal data and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto.

The Data Protection Act was brought fully into force on the 15th July 2003, enabling data subjects to enjoy their rights under the Act.