Bosnian Data Protection Agency issues a list of processing operations requiring a DPIA
The Personal Data Protection Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina created, in November 2025, a list of the types of processing of personal data subject to a data protection impact assessment (DPIA).
Regulatory developments in Serbia’s retail sector
Serbia has recently undertaken or announced several administrative and legislative measures aimed at controlling retail prices of certain FMCG.
Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act of relevance to low-value consignments
On 18 November 2025, the amendments to the Value Added Tax Act were adopted in North Macedonia, narrowing down the VAT exemption for import of small value parcels.
Montenegrin DP supervisor: Right to privacy prevails over a person’s public status
In a decision of 26 September 2025, the Montenegrin Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information determined that the publication of a court judgment against a public official, on a website run by a civic association, was in breach of the Montenegrin Data Protection Act.
New cybersecurity law enters into force in Serbia
The new Serbian Information Security Act, based on the NIS2 Directive, entered into force on 31 October 2025.
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