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Cookie consent in България

Consent and privacy law in България

In short
Bulgaria enforces the GDPR through the CPDP, supported by the national Personal Data Protection Act. Cookie rules derive from the Electronic Communications Act and require consent for non-essential cookies. The CPDP has issued guidance and fines, including a notable penalty following a tax agency data breach that exposed millions of records. Bulgarian guidance requires opt-in consent, clear information in Bulgarian, and an easy reject path. The CPDP treats online identifiers as personal data and expects controllers to secure data adequately. Banners should not rely on implied consent and should avoid pre-ticked boxes.
Status

GDPR applies since 25 May 2018, with the Bulgarian Personal Data Protection Act

Primary law
GDPR
Languages

bg

Who must comply

Any organization that offers goods or services to people in the EU or monitors their behavior, wherever the organization is based.

Penalties

Up to 20 million euros or 4 percent of global annual turnover, whichever is higher

Key obligations

  • Obtain prior, opt-in consent before non-essential cookies
  • Make refusing as easy as accepting
  • Keep records that prove consent
  • Honor withdrawal at any time
  • Respect data subject rights (access, erasure, portability)

Local guidance

  • Obtain opt-in consent for non-essential cookies
  • Provide notices in Bulgarian
  • Secure personal data adequately, as the CPDP enforces on breaches
  • Avoid pre-ticked boxes and implied consent

How ConsentX helps

  • Prior-script blocking for true opt-in
  • Equal-weight Allow and Reject controls
  • Tamper-evident consent receipts and evidence
  • One-click withdrawal trigger
  • Built-in DSAR workflow with 30-day SLA
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This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.

How to comply with Bulgaria using ConsentX

  1. 1

    Scan your website

    Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under Bulgaria.

  2. 2

    Show a geo-aware consent banner

    Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that Bulgaria requires, automatically.

  3. 3

    Block trackers until consent

    Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.

  4. 4

    Record tamper-evident proof

    Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Bulgaria audit.

  5. 5

    Handle data requests on time

    Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Which authority enforces data protection in Bulgaria?+

The Commission for Personal Data Protection, the CPDP, enforces the GDPR and the national Personal Data Protection Act in Bulgaria.

Do I need consent for cookies in Bulgaria?+

Yes. The Electronic Communications Act requires consent for non-essential cookies, so trackers should be blocked until the user opts in.