GDPR

About This Area of Law

At LEXANTE Law Firm, we are your reliable partner for comprehensive and professional legal services in the field of data protection and privacy. Our experienced lawyers provide expert advice in accordance with applicable legislation, such as the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the Slovak Personal Data Protection Act. We help you set up internal processes, draft documentation, and ensure that data processing within your company fully complies with legal requirements. We protect your right to privacy, minimize risks, and ensure that your personal data is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely. Contact us if you are looking for data protection experts in Slovakia.

Our Specialization in Privacy and Personal Data Protection

Our lawyers have deep expertise and years of experience in privacy and personal data processing. We continuously monitor the development of relevant legislation, especially the GDPR, the Slovak Personal Data Protection Act, and related European and Slovak regulations. This allows us to provide up-to-date, precise, and reliable legal support in various situations — from setting up internal policies and drafting privacy policies to representing clients before the Office for Personal Data Protection. Whether you are a business owner, e-commerce operator, employer, educational institution, or non-profit organization, LEXANTE is your expert partner for legal, secure, and transparent personal data processing.

Who Needs Privacy and Personal Data Protection

Everyone—from individuals and entrepreneurs to public institutions—needs privacy and personal data protection. Under the GDPR, anyone who processes personal data is obligated to ensure its security, legality, and protection against misuse.

Individuals

Everyone has the right to privacy and personal data protection under the GDPR and the Constitution of the Slovak Republic. Protection is especially important when sharing data online, using smart devices, shopping online, using social networks, or in the workplace. Individuals can request data erasure, access, rectification, or restriction of processing.

Entrepreneurs and Companies

Any entrepreneur who processes personal data of clients, employees, partners, or website users has a legal obligation to comply with the GDPR.

This particularly applies to:

• e-shops

• website operators

• real estate agencies

• accountants

• doctors and clinics

• marketing agencies

Employers

They must process employee data, payroll data, attendance, contracts, and evaluations. They are responsible for setting internal policies, consent processes, data protection, and access management.

Schools and Educational Institutions

They work with data of children, students, parents, and teachers. They must ensure responsible and lawful processing of sensitive data, e.g., with CCTV systems, school records, or online learning.

Healthcare Institutions

They process special categories of data, including health data. They must comply with high standards of security and confidentiality.

Municipalities, Cities, and Public Institutions

They process citizen data across various agendas (registries, building procedures, social services, etc.). They are bound by GDPR and often required to appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO).

Most Common Violations of Privacy and Personal Data Protection Laws

Violations of personal data protection and privacy laws are increasingly common, often due to a lack of understanding of GDPR obligations. The most frequent issues include processing data without a legal basis, insufficient data security, failure to inform data subjects, or improperly configured camera systems. Such violations can result in heavy fines and a loss of customer trust.

Unlawful or Unauthorized Processing of Personal Data

• Processing data without a legal basis (e.g., without consent or legitimate interest).

• Collecting unnecessary data (violation of the data minimization principle).

Lack of Transparency Towards Data Subjects

• Failure to inform users/employees about how and why their data is being processed.

• Missing or incomplete information in forms, privacy policies, or on websites.

Failure to Secure Personal Data

• Insufficient technical and organizational measures (e.g., weak passwords, unencrypted data, unsecured access).

• Data breaches and incidents due to neglected security.

Violation of Data Subjects’ Rights

• Failure to fulfill requests for access, deletion, correction, or data portability.

• Ignoring objections to data processing.

Failure to Report Data Breaches

• Hiding incidents or failing to notify the Data Protection Authority.

• Failure to take corrective action after a breach.

Unlawful Monitoring or Surveillance of Individuals

• CCTV systems without informing individuals, publishing footage without consent.

• Employee monitoring without a legitimate reason.

Missing or Incorrect GDPR Documentation

• Missing internal policies, records of processing activities, or data protection impact assessments (DPIA).

• Missing contracts with data processors (e.g., accountants, IT service providers).