Data Protection Laws of the World Handbook: Second Edition - Ukraine

LAW

The Law of Ukraine No. 2297 VI "On Personal Data Protection" as of 1 June 2010 ("Data Protection Law") is the main legislative act regulating relations in the sphere of personal data protection in Ukraine. At 20 December 2012 Data Protection Law has been substantially amended by the Law of Ukraine "On introducing amendments to the Law of Ukraine On Personal Data Protection" dated 20 November 2012 No. 5491-VI ("Amendments to the Data Protection Law").

In addition to the Data Protection Law, certain data protection issues are regulated by subordinate legislation specifically developed to implement the Data Protection Law.

The Data Protection Law essentially complies with EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC.