Data Protection in Turkmenistan

Collection and processing in Turkmenistan

Owner of personal data shall give consent on collection and processing of its personal data. Such consent can be delivered in written or electronic form or by virtue of any other secured means in compliance with Turkmen law.

 Any such consent shall include the following information:

  • Name (surname, name), address, ID document of an owner of personal data
  • Name (surname, name) and the address of the data operator
  • Purpose of collecting and processing personal data
  • List of personal data to be collected and processed by the data operator
  • List of actions related to personal data for the purpose of which the consent is given, a general description of the methods used to collect and process personal data
  • Term of the given consent, as well as the procedure for its withdrawal 

No consent is required for collection and processing of personal data for the following purposes:

  • Investigatory activity
  • Statistical analysis
  • Life and health protection, protection of constitutional rights
  • Implementation of international agreements of Turkmenistan, etc
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