In today's data-driven economy, personal information is both a vital asset and a significant liability. For businesses operating in Georgia, compliance with privacy and surveillance legislation is not an option, but a fundamental legal and commercial imperative. Proactive adherence to the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection is essential for avoiding substantial fines from the Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia and building the customer trust that underpins long-term success. Our firm provides more than just legal advice; we deliver a strategic partnership to integrate robust data protection practices into your core operations, turning complex legal obligations into a competitive advantage.
Our expertise is deeply rooted in the core principles of Georgian data protection law. We guide our clients through the essential tenets of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency, ensuring that every data processing activity has a clear and defensible legal basis. Our services include helping you implement data minimization, purpose limitation, and storage limitation policies, ensuring you only collect what you need, for the purpose you stated, and for no longer than necessary. We also provide counsel on the appointment and responsibilities of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and conduct comprehensive Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk activities, ensuring your business is not only compliant but also accountable.
The sensitive area of workplace surveillance demands a nuanced understanding of the intersection between data privacy and labor rights. We provide authoritative guidance on the lawful implementation of monitoring systems, including CCTV and the review of electronic communications. Each system must pass a strict legal test: it must be necessary to achieve a legitimate interest that outweighs the employee's right to privacy, be strictly proportional in its scope, and be implemented with full transparency. We help you draft and implement clear Employee Monitoring and CCTV policies that respect the Labour Code of Georgia and inform employees of their rights, thereby mitigating the risk of costly legal disputes and fostering a culture of trust.
Our firm offers a proactive, end-to-end compliance lifecycle. We begin with a comprehensive gap analysis and legal audit to identify vulnerabilities in your current data handling practices. Following this, we draft a full suite of bespoke documentation, including website privacy policies, internal data protection protocols, data processing agreements, and legally compliant consent mechanisms. We then support the practical implementation of these policies by helping you create data inventories, robust procedures for handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR), and actionable data breach response plans. This structured approach ensures that compliance is not just a document on a shelf, but a living, effective part of your organization.
Beyond foundational compliance, we provide expert counsel on advanced data protection matters. We have a dedicated protocol to guide your business through the critical steps of responding to and reporting data breaches in accordance with Georgian law, minimizing legal exposure and managing reputational damage. For businesses operating internationally, we provide essential advice on the rules governing cross-border data transfers, ensuring you can legally use international cloud services and work with global partners while respecting adequacy requirements aligned with international standards like the GDPR. Our goal is to equip your business with the legal fortitude to operate confidently and securely in a globalized market.
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