Which authority enforces data protection in Cyprus?

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection enforces the GDPR and the national rules under Law 125(I)/2018 in Cyprus.

Do I need consent for cookies in Cyprus?

Yes. The national electronic communications law requires consent for non-essential cookies, so trackers should be blocked until the user opts in.

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Cookie consent in Κύπρος / Kıbrıs

Consent and privacy law in Κύπρος / Kıbrıs

Cyprus enforces the GDPR through the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, implemented by Law 125(I)/2018. Cookie rules derive from the Regulation of Electronic Communications and Postal Services Law and require consent for non-essential cookies. The Commissioner has issued guidance and fines, including on the use of CCTV and direct marketing. Cypriot guidance requires opt-in consent, clear information in Greek and where relevant Turkish, and an easy reject path. The authority treats online identifiers as personal data and expects controllers to keep evidence of consent. Banners should not rely on implied consent or pre-ticked boxes.

Authority

Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection

Status

GDPR applies since 25 May 2018, with national Law 125(I)/2018

Primary law

GDPR

Languages

Ελληνικά, Türkçe

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 Greek and where relevant Turkish
Keep evidence of consent
Avoid pre-ticked boxes and implied consent

How ConsentX helps

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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.

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Scan your website
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a Κύπρος / Kıbrıs audit.
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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.