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Bulgaria

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18 DEC 2024 · Other

Commission for Personal Data Protection recommendations to personal data controllers on outsourcing personal data processing

On 18 December 2024, the Commission for Personal Data Protection (CPDP) adopted recommendations for personal data controllers regarding the outsourcing of the processing of personal data. These recommendations, based on the European Data Protection Board's Guidelines 07/2020, aim to ensure compliance with Article 28 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The guidelines emphasise the need for controllers to assess risks, define access limits, clarify responsibilities, and evaluate p...

✓ OfficialNational Strategycpdp.bg ↗
National Strategy

Concept for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Bulgaria until 2030 (National AI Strategy)

AI law in Bulgaria: The Concept for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Bulgaria until 2030 is a national strategic framework adopted by the Government in December 2020 that sets Bulgaria’s priorities for AI development across infrastructure, research, skills, data, innovation and trust. It establishes a cross‑sectoral, EU‑aligned approach to build capacity, unlock data, foster research and ensure an ethical and regulatory environment for trustworthy AI....

National Strategymtitc.government.bg ↗
Law / Act

Draft AI Act presented by political party 'Da, Bulgaria' (project bill for an AI law)

AI law in Bulgaria: A draft national law on artificial intelligence prepared and presented by the Da, Bulgaria party (authors: Bozhidar Bozhanov, Elisaveta Belobradova, Aleksandar Simidchiev). The bill aims to implement and complement the EU AI Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689), establish national coordination and governance structures, promote investment and skills, and regulate risk-based uses of AI in the public and private sectors....

✓ OfficialNational Strategyop.europa.eu ↗
National Strategy

Draft Strategy for the Development and Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Bulgarian Education

AI law in Bulgaria: A proposed national strategy to guide the safe, equitable and effective development and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across Bulgarian education (pre‑primary, primary, secondary, vocational and higher education). The draft focuses on governance, teacher training, curricula updates, safe technical deployments, data protection for minors, pilot projects with national research partners and alignment with EU AI policy....

✓ OfficialNational Strategygov.bg ↗
National Strategy

Digital Transformation of Bulgaria for the period 2020–2030 (National strategic document)

AI law in Bulgaria: The National Strategic Document "Digital Transformation of Bulgaria for the period 2020–2030" (adopted by Council of Ministers Decision No. 493 of 21 July 2020) sets a cross-sectoral policy framework to guide Bulgaria's digital transition through 2030, defining six strategic objectives and 17 impact areas. It frames actions on infrastructure, skills, research, data, green digitalisation and public administration efficiency and serves as an umbrella for national programmes such as Digital Bulgaria 2025 and links to Bulgaria 2030 priorities....

National Strategymtc.government.bg ↗