Croatia — AI Regulations

12 MAY 2024 · Executive Order

MPUDT designation of competent authorities for the supervision and enforcement of the AI Act

On 5 December 2024, the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation (MPUDT) notified the European Commission of the designation of competent authorities under the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689). These authorities will supervise national compliance with harmonised European rules on AI, set to be applied from 2 August 2026. The authorities are responsible for supervising and enforcing obligations relating to the protection of fundamental r...

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15 FEB 2024 · Executive Order

Government of the Republic of Croatia decision designating Regulatory Authority for Network Industries as digital services coordinator under Digital Services Act

On 15 February 2024, the Government of the Republic of Croatia adopted a decision appointing the Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM) as Croatia’s Digital Services Coordinator under Article 49(2) of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA became fully applicable across the European Union on 17 February 2024, and HAKOM’s role as coordinator covers national coordination and cooperation with other national competent authorities, the European Commission, and other Digital ...

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14 SEP 2023 · Other

Agency for the Protection of Personal Data investigation into gambling and betting platforms over alleged illegal processing of personal data through cookies

On 14 September 2023, the Agency for the Protection of Personal Data fined two gambling and betting companies EUR 20’000 and EUR 30’000, for violating data protection regulations by illegally processing personal data through cookies without a legal basis. The companies failed to obtain proper consent for cookie usage, breaching Article 6 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Additionally, they violated Article 7 by not allowing users to give or withdraw consent for each cookie typ...

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10 MAY 2023 · Other

AZOP investigation into EOS Matrix compliance with GDPR

On 5 October 2023, the Croatian Person Data Protection Agency (AZOP) announced that it had issued its ruling in the investigation into a debt collection agency, EOS Matrix, compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The EOS Matrix was fined EUR 5.47 million for failing to implement sufficient technical measures in the processing systems to identify deviations in standard activity. Further, the AZOP found that the EOS Matrix stored data of individuals who were not debtors. ...

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05 APR 2023 · Other

AZOP Investigation into B2 Kapital regarding unauthorised data processing

On 4 May 2023, the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP) issued a ruling in its investigation into debt collection agency B2 Kapital d.o.o. The investigation was based on an anonymous complaint that the agency had illegally processed the personal information of natural persons with outstanding debts. AZOP found a number of violations, including the failure to notify data subjects of processing, failure to conclude a contract to conduct such processing, and failure to take adequate s...

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National Strategy

Nacionalni plan za razvoj umjetne inteligencije (plan and action plan for period up to 2032; action plan 2026–2028) (National Plan for the Development of Artificial Intelligence to 2032)

AI law in Croatia: A government-led draft strategy to coordinate Croatia's national AI policy to 2032 together with a three-year action plan for 2026–2028. The draft establishes a multi-ministerial working group, sets priorities across governance, investment, skills, data and security, and aligns national planning with the EU digital and AI policy framework. (mpudt.gov.hr)...

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Nacionalna razvojna strategija Republike Hrvatske do 2030. godine (National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia to 2030)

AI law in Croatia: The National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia to 2030 (NRS 2030) is Croatia’s highest-level long-term strategic planning document, adopted by the Croatian Parliament on 5 February 2021 and published on 11 February 2021. It sets a vision for Croatia in 2030, establishes 13 strategic goals across four development directions (including green and digital transition), and provides a framework for aligning national, regional and sectoral planning, EU funding and monitoring mechanisms to support sustainable, inclusive and resilient development....

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Nacionalni plan oporavka i otpornosti 2021–2026 (National Recovery and Resilience Plan)

AI law in Croatia: The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NPOO) 2021–2026 sets out Croatia’s national programme to use EU Recovery and Resilience Facility grants and loans to support recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and accelerate green and digital transitions. It comprises a mix of reforms and investments across economy, public administration, education, labour market, health, and building renovation and is implemented under coordination of the Government of the Republic of Croatia in line with EU procedures....

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Strategija digitalne Hrvatske za razdoblje do 2032. godine (Digital Croatia Strategy for the period to 2032)

AI law in Croatia: The Digital Croatia Strategy 2032 is a national, cross-sectoral strategic plan adopted by the Croatian Parliament on 16 December 2022 and published in the official gazette on 4 January 2023. It sets a ten-year roadmap to accelerate digital transformation across government, economy and society through infrastructure, public service digitalisation, high-capacity networks and digital skills while aligning with EU digital targets and emphasising cybersecurity and data protection....

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Strategija pametne specijalizacije (S3) – S3 2029 (Smart Specialisation Strategy, S3 2029 revision) — includes AI as a priority technology

AI law in Croatia: The Croatian Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) to 2029 sets seven thematic priority areas to target public R&D and innovation investments and serves as an enabling condition for EU funds 2021–2027. The strategy introduces 'Digital products and platforms' as a national vertical where advanced digital technologies — including artificial intelligence — are explicitly supported through investments, skills development, and international cooperation....

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Law / Act

National transposition process / working group for the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (transposition of the EU AI Act)

AI law in Croatia: Croatia has established an inter-ministerial working group to draft national implementing legislation for Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (the EU Artificial Intelligence Act). The working group is chaired by the Ministry of Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation and includes representatives from line ministries, the national data protection authority and civil society; the process aligns national implementation with EU deadlines and designated supervisory authorities. Ministry listing....

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