The Data Protection Act focuses on balancing individual and business rights through transparency and accountability. Failure to comply with the Act may result in fines of up to 1 million Pula or imprisonment of up to 12 years, or both. The Act provides different principles that ought to be applied differently by industries and organizations depending on their circumstances. This week, we zoom in on how different industries can comply with the Act to prevent facing dire consequences.
The Data Protection Act and Different Industries
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