L.112(I)/2004
Law on the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services, L.112(I)/2004, Section 14
Key Facts
Effective Date
January 1, 2004
Enacted
January 1, 2004
Enforcing Authority
Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Consent Model
Opt-in
Applies To
Any entity storing or accessing information on terminal equipment of users in Cyprus
Overview
Cyprus implements the ePrivacy Directive through Section 14 of L.112(I)/2004. Since June 2021, the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has conducted active cookie inspections, taking a strict stance that analytics cookies have no exemption and require prior consent.
What This Means for Your Website
- Prior informed consent is required before placing non-essential cookies on visitors from Cyprus
- Analytics cookies require prior consent — there is no analytics exemption
- You must provide information about cookie duration and third-party access before obtaining consent
- The Commissioner can impose fines up to EUR 200,000, plus EUR 50,000 for obstructing investigations
Key Requirements
The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection enforces cookie rules with a strict interpretation that does not exempt analytics from the consent requirement. Penalties can reach EUR 200,000 for violations, with an additional EUR 50,000 fine available for obstructing the investigation process. Active cookie inspections have been ongoing since June 2021, and GDPR penalties also apply.
How ConsentStack Handles This
ConsentStack detects Cypriot visitors and presents a compliant opt-in consent banner that blocks all non-essential cookies including analytics until explicit consent is given, matching Cyprus's strict no-exemption approach.
Penalties
Up to EUR 200,000 for violations. Up to EUR 50,000 for obstructing investigations. GDPR penalties also apply.
Maximum Fine
€200,000 per violation
Key Requirements
- Prior informed consent before placing non-essential cookies
- Clear and comprehensive information on purposes of processing
- Information about duration of cookie usage and third-party access
- Analytics cookies require prior consent (strict interpretation)
- Users must be able to easily withdraw consent
Notable Provisions
- Commissioner conducts active cookie inspections since June 2021
- Strict stance on analytics cookies — no exemption
- Additional EUR 50,000 fine for obstructing investigations
Other ePrivacy Directive Related Regulations
FDPAFrance
France has the most actively enforced cookie regime in Europe. CNIL issued 259 corrective decisions in 2025, with cookie-specific fines totaling EUR 486.8 million including EUR 325M against Google. A Refuse all button or Continue without accepting must appear on the first layer.TDDDGGermany
Germany implements the ePrivacy Directive through Section 25 of TDDDG (renamed from TTDSG in May 2024). A Consent Management Ordinance (EinwV) became effective April 2025, establishing a voluntary framework for recognized consent management services. Cookie banners must not obscure website content.SI 336/2011Ireland
Ireland implements the ePrivacy Directive through SI 336/2011. The DPC is the lead supervisory authority for major tech companies headquartered in Ireland including Meta, Google, Apple, and Microsoft. Uniquely, cookie consent is limited to 6 months and must then be refreshed.Dutch Telecom ActNetherlands
The Netherlands implements the ePrivacy Directive through Article 11.7a of the Telecommunications Act. The AP launched a major enforcement sweep in April 2025, warning 50 organizations for misleading cookie banners or placing tracking cookies without consent. Cookie walls are not permitted.LSSISpain
Spain implements the ePrivacy Directive through Article 22 of the LSSI. Cookie violations are classified as slight offenses with EUR 30,000 fines per URL, but multiple URLs multiply penalties. AEPD allows consent-exempt analytics under privacy-friendly configurations, similar to CNIL.Italian Privacy CodeItaly
Italy implements the ePrivacy Directive through Article 122 of the Privacy Code with detailed Garante cookie guidelines effective January 2022. Only technically necessary cookies may load by default. Scrolling is not valid consent, and closing a banner with "X" closes it without granting consent.Danish Cookie OrderDenmark
Denmark implements the ePrivacy Directive through the Cookie Order (Cookiebekendtgørelsen), administered by the Danish Business Authority. Cookie consent is a declared 2026 enforcement priority for Datatilsynet, which will examine whether Danish websites give users a genuine choice.Polish Telecommunications LawPoland
Poland implements the ePrivacy Directive through Articles 173-174 of the Telecommunications Law. While Article 173(2) technically permits consent via browser settings, PUODO recommends active consent. Since 2019, Article 174 requires cookie consent to meet full GDPR standards.Belgian E-Communications ActBelgium
Belgium enforces strict cookie consent with one of the EU's most active DPAs. Cookie walls are prohibited, and a Reject all button must appear on the first layer with equal prominence to Accept all. Dark patterns in cookie banners are actively enforced against.Norwegian E-Com ActNorway
Norway's January 2025 amendment to Ekomloven marked a major shift from tolerating passive consent to strict opt-in. Pre-ticked boxes and browser settings are now explicitly invalid. Accept and reject options must have equal prominence. Datatilsynet sanctioned 6 websites for tracking pixel violations.Portuguese ePrivacy LawPortugal
Portugal implements the ePrivacy Directive through Law 41/2004, with a distinctive tiered penalty structure distinguishing between large companies, SMEs, and natural persons. The CNPD issued 90 fines totaling EUR 559,950 in 2023, demonstrating active enforcement.LEKSweden
Sweden implements the ePrivacy Directive through Chapter 9 Section 28 of LEK. In April 2025, IMY issued a landmark reprimand against Aller Media for dark patterns in cookie banners. Less than 25% of Swedish users accept cookies, reflecting strong privacy awareness.Other Europe Regulations
GDPREuropean Union + EEA
The GDPR sets the global standard for data protection, requiring explicit opt-in consent before processing personal data of EU/EEA residents. For websites, non-essential cookies must be blocked until visitors actively consent. Pre-ticked boxes and implied consent are invalid.PECRUnited Kingdom
PECR is the UK's cookie-specific law, requiring consent before storing or accessing cookies. The DUAA 2025 significantly increased penalties from GBP 500,000 to GBP 17.5 million and introduced analytics exceptions on an opt-out basis. Only strictly necessary cookies are exempt.ePrivacy DirectiveEuropean Union + EEA
Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive is the primary EU legal basis requiring cookie consent. It mandates prior informed consent before storing or accessing any information on a user's device, with narrow exceptions only for transmission necessity and explicitly requested services.FDPAFrance
France has the most actively enforced cookie regime in Europe. CNIL issued 259 corrective decisions in 2025, with cookie-specific fines totaling EUR 486.8 million including EUR 325M against Google. A Refuse all button or Continue without accepting must appear on the first layer.UK GDPRUnited Kingdom
The UK GDPR is the retained EU GDPR post-Brexit, with consent standards identical to the EU version. The UK adequacy decision was renewed December 2025, valid until December 2031. Combined with PECR, it forms the legal framework for cookie consent in the UK.TDDDGGermany
Germany implements the ePrivacy Directive through Section 25 of TDDDG (renamed from TTDSG in May 2024). A Consent Management Ordinance (EinwV) became effective April 2025, establishing a voluntary framework for recognized consent management services. Cookie banners must not obscure website content.Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cyprus require cookie consent for analytics?
Yes. Cyprus takes a strict stance that analytics cookies require prior consent with no exemption. ConsentStack blocks all non-essential cookies including analytics by default.
What are the cookie penalties in Cyprus?
Fines can reach EUR 200,000 for violations, with an additional EUR 50,000 for obstructing investigations. GDPR penalties also apply.
Is Cyprus actively enforcing cookie laws?
Yes. The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection has conducted active cookie inspections since June 2021, taking a notably strict stance on compliance.
Stay compliant with L.112(I)/2004
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