Privacy Rights & Legal Protection in Georgia | Legal.ge

PrivacyRights

Can I demand my data be deleted?

Yes, if the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, or if you withdrew consent, you have the "Right to be Forgotten."

How quickly must a company respond?

The company is obliged to provide information or fulfill your request immediately, or no later than 10 days.

How do I stop advertising SMS?

You have the right to request the cessation of direct marketing at any time without explanation. The company must comply within 7 days.

What compensation can I get for a violation?

If a violation is proven, you can claim compensation for moral damages in court. The amount is determined by the judge.

Privacy Rights and Personal Data Protection Services

Privacy and personal data protection are fundamental human rights. In the modern world, where companies and government agencies collect information about us at every step, it is crucial to know our rights and how to defend them. The Law of Georgia "On Personal Data Protection" grants data subjects (individuals) broad powers to control their data. You have the right to know who is processing your information, why, and what specific data is involved, as well as to request correction of errors or complete deletion. Violation of these rights leads to fines for the organization and compensation for moral damages for you.

Lawyers on our platform offer full legal assistance to protect privacy rights. The service includes:

Rights Explanation: Consultation on your specific rights regarding your data (access, rectification, blocking, erasure, portability).
Withdrawal of Consent: Legal assistance to revoke consent given for marketing or other messages and to stop data processing.
Complaint Filing: Drafting a complaint to the Personal Data Protection Service (Inspector) if an organization violates your rights (e.g., illegally publishing your photo, calling you without permission).
Right to be Forgotten: Legal argumentation to remove your data from Google, social networks, or company databases.
Compensation for Damages: Litigation to obtain compensation for moral damages due to illegal data processing.

Practical examples: A bank refuses to correct your credit history even though you have paid off the loan. Or a clinic disclosed your diagnosis to a third party without your permission. Another common case is SMS spam—companies send you ads despite your request to stop. All these actions are violations of the law. The new law also introduced the "Right to Data Portability," allowing you to request the transfer of your data in an electronic format from one company to another (e.g., from one bank to another). A lawyer will help you exercise this new right.

This field is regulated by the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection (Chapter III - Rights of the Data Subject). The law obliges the data controller to respond to your request within 10 days. Failure to respond or unjustified refusal is grounds for a legal dispute.

Collaborating with a lawyer empowers you to stand up against large organizations. Often, companies ignore a regular citizen's application but react immediately to an official letter sent by a lawyer, knowing the potential fines (which have significantly increased under the new law).

Legal.ge is your privacy guardian in the legal field. If you believe your privacy has been violated, do not ignore it. Restore justice with the help of our specialists.