Data Protection in Poland
| Data Protection in Poland | |
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| Data Protection Authority: | UODO (Poland) |
| National Implementation Law (Original): | Ustawa o ochronie danych osobowych |
| English Translation of National Implementation Law: | English Translation |
| Official Language(s): | Polish |
| National Legislation Database(s): | Link |
| English Legislation Database(s): | n/a |
| National Decision Database(s): | Link |
Legislation
History
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National constitutional protections
Everyone has the right to the protection of their personal data.
This right is guaranteed in Art. 51 of the Polish Constitution, Art. 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, as well as Art. 16 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.
The Constitution of the Republic of Poland - the highest legal act of the Republic of Poland, adopted on April 2, 1997 by the National Assembly, approved in a national referendum on May 25, 1997, announced in the Journal of Laws: Journal of Laws No. of 1997 no. 78, pos. 483.
Poland joined the Council of Europe on November 26, 1991, at the same time signing the European Convention on Human Rights.
The Convention was ratified on January 19, 1993 and entered into force on the same day in Poland.
Poland has been a member of the European Union since May 1, 2004.
National GDPR implementation law
In Poland the GDPR is implemented by the Ustawa o ochronie danych osobowych.
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Age of consent
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Freedom of Speech
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Employment context
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Research
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Other relevant national provisions and laws
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National ePrivacy Law
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Data Protection Authority
The Personal Data Protection Office (Urząd Ochrony Danych Osobowych) is the national data protection authority for Poland.
→ Details see UODO (Poland)
Judicial protection
Civil Courts
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Administrative Courts
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Constitutional Court
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