Monaco DPL

Law No. 1.565 on Personal Data Protection

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Key Facts

Effective Date
January 1, 2024
Enacted
January 1, 2024
Enforcing Authority
CCIN (Commission de Contrôle des Informations Nominatives)
Consent Model
Opt-in
Applies To
Organizations processing personal data in Monaco

Overview

Monaco updated its data protection framework in 2024 with Law No. 1.565, replacing the 2011 legislation. The CCIN (Commission de Contrôle des Informations Nominatives) serves as the independent enforcement authority, providing GDPR-similar data protection for this independent microstate.

What This Means for Your Website

  • Consent-based processing is required for personal data of Monaco residents
  • Standard data subject rights apply
  • Monaco has its own independent DPA (CCIN), not subject to EU or EEA frameworks
  • The 2024 law modernizes the previous 2011 framework

Key Requirements

The CCIN enforces data protection in Monaco with administrative and criminal penalties. Cross-border transfer controls apply. While Monaco is not an EU member, its updated framework provides strong protection comparable to the GDPR.

How ConsentStack Handles This

ConsentStack applies GDPR-compatible consent standards for Monaco visitors, ensuring compliance with the CCIN's requirements under the updated 2024 law.

Penalties

Administrative and criminal penalties (specific amounts not widely documented).

Key Requirements

  • Consent-based processing framework
  • Data subject rights
  • DPA oversight
  • Cross-border transfer controls

Notable Provisions

  • Updated 2024 — replaces 2011 law
  • Not EU member
  • Independent CCIN regulator
  • Strong GDPR-similar protection

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UK GDPRUnited Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Monaco have data protection laws?

Yes. Monaco's Law No. 1.565 (2024) provides comprehensive data protection similar to the GDPR, enforced by the independent CCIN.

Is Monaco subject to GDPR?

No. Monaco is not an EU or EEA member. It has its own independent data protection framework enforced by the CCIN.

When was Monaco's data protection law updated?

2024. Law No. 1.565 replaced the previous 2011 legislation with a modernized framework.

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