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29 MAY 2025 · Other

Hellenic Data Protection Authority source on DeepSeek and data-protection oversight

Official source record dated 29 May 2025 for Greece concerning Hellenic Data Protection Authority investigation into DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence application over legality under GDPR. See the linked dpa.gr source for the authoritative text, procedural context, and implementation details.

✓ ✓ OfficialNational Strategydpa.gr ↗
11 DEC 2024 · Executive Order

Ministry of Digital Governance List of National Authorities Responsible for Ensuring Compliance with the EU's AI Act

On 12 November 2024, the Greek Ministry of Digital Governance announced the publication of a list of national authorities tasked with overseeing compliance with the EU's Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act), specifically aimed at protecting citizens' fundamental rights in the use of high-risk AI systems. The designated authorities, including The Hellenic Data Protection Authority, The Ombudsman, The Hellenic Authority for Communication Security and Privacy, and The National Commission ...

National Strategymindigital.gr ↗
04 MAY 2024 · Law / Act

Law implementing Digital Services Act in Greece (Law 5099/2024) designating competent authorities and digital services coordinator

On 5 April 2024, Law No. 5099/2024 on taking measures for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act) enters into force in Greece following its publication in the Government Gazette. The provisions of the Law are applicable to providers of intermediary services operating within the jurisdiction of Greece, and it establishes the national framework for the supervision and enforcement of the Digital Services Act. The Law operationalises the designation of the Hellenic ...

✓ ✓ OfficialContent Moderationnomotelia.gr ↗
17 JAN 2024 · Law / Act

Law on National Cybersecurity Authority and other provisions

On 17 January 2024, the public consultation on the Ministry of Digital Governance's Draft Law on National Cybersecurity Authority and other provisions, ended. The purpose of this legislation is to establish the National Cyber Security Authority, tasked with coordinating and implementing the National Strategy for Cybersecurity. Its goal is to effectively prevent and manage cyberattacks in Greece, enhancing the security of network and information systems in both public and private sectors. This...

National Strategymindigital.gr ↗
13 JAN 2023 · Other

Data Protection Authority Investigation into Intellexa regarding Data Protection breaches

On 13 January 2022, the Greek Data Protection Authority issued a ruling regarding its investigation into Intellexa SA, an intelligence system provider. Intellexa is found to have used tracking software on users' devices to surveil them purposely without their knowledge. Additionally, the data collected was processed for Intellexa's own uses. Finally, during the investigation, Intellexa did not reply promptly to the authority's questions nor did it provide satisfactory answers. As a result, In...

National Strategydpa.gr ↗
29 NOV 2022 · Law / Act

Bill on communications deprivation procedure, cybersecurity and protection of citizens' personal data

On 29 November 2022, the Bill on communications deprivation procedure, cybersecurity and protection of citizens' personal data was introduced in the Greek Parliament. If passed, Greece's legal framework will be strengthened to penalise surveillance software and devices, and the use of such software will be upgraded to a felony. Prohibited software and monitoring devices would have to be recorded in a special publicly accessible and regularly updated list. A new, stronger cybersecurity protect...

National Strategyhellenicparliament.gr ↗
Policy / Guidance

Greece - EU AI Act Implementation

Greece is implementing the EU AI Act as part of its national framework. The EU AI Act is the primary driver of AI regulation in Greece for 2026.

National Implementationaccuratelegalbilling.com ↗
National Strategy

A Blueprint for Greece's AI Transformation (High-Level Advisory Committee on AI report / foundational national AI strategy blueprint)

AI law in Greece: A Blueprint for Greece’s AI Transformation is a national strategy proposal published by the Prime Minister’s High-Level Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence and coordinated by the Special Secretariat of Foresight. Published 25 November 2024, the Blueprint sets guiding values, institutional design options, six flagship programs and cross-cutting measures to accelerate responsible AI adoption across public administration, education, research and industry in Greece....

✓ ✓ OfficialNational Strategyforesight.gov.gr ↗
National Strategy

Law 4961/2022: Emerging information and communication technologies, strengthening digital governance and other provisions

AI law in Greece: Law 4961/2022 (published in FEK A' 146 on 27 July 2022) establishes a horizontal national framework in Greece for emerging information and communication technologies (AI, IoT, DLT/blockchain, 3D printing, UAV postal uses, smart contracts), strengthens digital governance and public‑sector digital processes, and adds sectoral obligations for cybersecurity, transparency, documentation and liability. It creates institutional bodies and registries, requires impact assessments and documentation, and sets enforcement and surveillance powers for national authorities....

✓ ✓ OfficialNational Strategycyber.gov.gr ↗
Law / Act

Law 5039/2023: Omnibus measures (includes amendments affecting Law 4961/2022 and transparency provisions)

AI law in Greece: Law 5039/2023 is an omnibus Act published in the Government Gazette (ΦΕΚ Α' 83/03.04.2023) that combines urgent support measures for victims and relatives of the Tempi rail disaster, transport-safety reforms, tourism and development measures, administrative and fiscal dispositions, and targeted amendments to existing legislation including an amendment to Article 84 of Law 4961/2022 on access and governance of the Galileo Public Regulated Service (PRS). It also contains provisions enhancing institutional oversight, transparency-related consumer measures and administrative implementation requirements....

✓ ✓ OfficialNational Strategye-efka.gov.gr ↗
National Strategy

Digital Transformation Bible 2020-2025 (National digital strategy / National Data Strategy elements)

AI law in Greece: The Digital Transformation Bible 2020–2025 is Greece’s national digital strategy approved by ministerial decision and published in the Government Gazette (ΦΕΚ 2894/Β/05-07-2021). It sets a five-year national plan of principles, governance arrangements, strategic axes, over 400 projects and operational measures covering public digital services, base registries, interoperability, open data, cybersecurity, data governance and advanced technologies (AI, blockchain, HPC). (digitalstrategy.gov.gr)...

✓ ✓ OfficialNational Strategydigitalstrategy.gov.gr ↗
Law / Act

Law 5188/2025: Measures for the implementation of the Data Governance Act and the National Strategy for public sector data

AI law in Greece: Law 5188/2025 (FEK A' 49/28-03-2025) transposes measures of Regulation (EU) 2022/868 (the Data Governance Act) into Greek law, designating the Ministry of Digital Governance as the competent authority for data intermediation services and data altruism organisations and creating a national framework and strategy for the reuse of protected public sector data. The law establishes institutional roles (including Data Use Officers), enforcement powers and fines, and a five-year National Strategy for public sector information....

✓ ✓ OfficialNational Strategymitos.gov.gr ↗