Georgia: PDPS investigation into Yandex.Go App regarding possible unlawful personal data processing
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Sep 2024 in force
09 Aug 2023 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Georgia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Issued PDPS ruling imposing a fine of GEL 4'000 on Yandex GO/Yandex Pro for illegally transferring personal data
On 23 September 2024, the Georgian Personal Data Protection Service (PDPS) issued a ruling fining Raidtech Georgia Ltd. (Yandex GO/Yandex Pro) GEL 4'000 for illegally transferring personal data of Georgian customers (drivers and passengers) to serve…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Announced PDPS investigation into Yandex.Go App regarding possible unlawful personal data processings
On 9 August 2023, the Georgian Personal Data Protection Service (PDPS) announced the opening of an investigation into the Yandex.Go App to examine the lawfulness of processing personal data through the application. The PDPS noted the significant pub…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority