Comprehensive Legal Services for GDPR and Data Protection in Georgia

Processing personal data is an integral part of modern business; customer databases, employee records, video surveillance, marketing campaigns, and online services all involve personal data. Violating processing rules entails high financial, legal, and reputational risks for modern businesses, under both Georgia’s domestic legislation and the European GDPR requirements.

L&L Consulting ensures your company’s full compliance with the Georgian Law on Personal Data Protection and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We assist companies in developing lawful data processing policies, implementing internal procedures, and ensuring proper responses to incidents, helping you avoid administrative fines and a loss of client trust.

The involvement of a qualified lawyer and attorney is particularly crucial when a company launches a new product or service, expands into international markets, processes special categories of data (health, biometrics, financial information), or faces a data breach incident.

Our Legal Services Include

Regulatory Compliance

We ensure the company’s operations are in full legal compliance with local and international regulations, the Georgian Law on Personal Data Protection, GDPR, and AML/KYC requirements when the company operates in the financial or other regulated sectors. We conduct legal audits and gap analyses of data processing procedures, identify risks, and prepare a compliance action plan.

Drafting Internal Documentation

We prepare all necessary internal documents for the company's Personal Data Protection Policy, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Employee Data Processing Rules, Incident Response Procedures, and the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA). Each document is tailored to the company's specifics and complies with both local and international standards.

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)

We draft and analyze Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with clients, employees, suppliers, and partner contractors. We protect the company’s interests whether it acts as a Data Controller or a Data Processor. We pay special attention to cross-border data transfer issues and the correct application of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Video Surveillance, Marketing, and Digital Services

We ensure the legal compliance of video surveillance, audio recordings, and direct marketing (SMS, Email, Push notifications). Furthermore, we assist online platforms and applications in correctly implementing Consent Management systems, the use of Cookies, and data subject rights (access, erasure, data portability).

Consulting, Incident Response, and Representation

We provide legal consulting on all data protection matters, manage the Data Breach Response process, and represent the client's interests before the Personal Data Protection Service, including during inspections, administrative proceedings, and complaint hearings. If necessary, we defend the company's interests in litigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the GDPR apply to companies registered in Georgia?

The GDPR applies directly to companies that offer goods or services to individuals located in the European Union or monitor their behavior (e.g., via website analytics). Therefore, a company registered in Georgia may be subject to GDPR compliance obligations if its target audience is within the European market.

What are the fines for violating the Personal Data Protection Law in Georgia?

Georgian legislation prescribes administrative fines for violating data protection rules, the amount of which depends on the nature of the violation, the size of the company, and recurrence. Therefore, preventive compliance is substantially more cost-effective than managing the consequences of a breach.

Does my company need a Data Protection Officer (DPO)?

Appointing a DPO is mandatory for certain categories of companies, for instance, those whose core activities involve systematic monitoring of data subjects on a large scale, or the large-scale processing of special categories of data. For other companies, appointing a DPO is recommended but not mandatory. The existence of this obligation is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What should a Privacy Policy include?

A Privacy Policy must clearly explain what data is processed, for what purpose, on what legal basis, for how long it is retained, who it is shared with, and what rights the data subject has. The document must be written in simple, plain language that is understandable to the user and accessible in a prominent location on the website.

What is the timeframe for responding to a data breach?

Under the GDPR, a company is obligated to notify the supervisory authority of a data breach if the incident poses a risk to data subjects. Georgian legislation also prescribes notification obligations. A timely and proper response significantly mitigates the risk of sanctions, which is why an incident management plan must be in place beforehand.

Is the data subject's consent required in all cases?

No. Consent is just one of the legal bases for data processing. Other legitimate bases include the performance of a contract, compliance with a legal obligation, vital interests, public interest, and the legitimate interests of the company. Selecting the correct legal basis is a fundamental aspect of compliance.

If your company processes personal data, is planning to launch a new product, enter international markets, or needs to formalize its internal procedures, contact us for an initial legal assessment — We will study your company's operations, identify data processing risks, and offer a tailored compliance plan.