# Article 51. Processing and freedom of expression

Source: https://conformitate.md/en/law-195-2024/article-51
Law version: 2026-10-15 · Official source: legis.md (https://www.legis.md/cautare/getResults?doc_id=144681&lang=ro)
Notice: The Romanian and Russian texts are those published in Monitorul Oficial. This English text is an unofficial translation by conformitate.md and has no legal force. Not an official publication. The Law was published in Monitorul Oficial No. 367-369/2024, art. 574.

Chapter VI

(1) In the case of processing carried out for journalistic purposes or for the purpose of academic, artistic or literary expression, this Law does not apply where the following cumulative conditions are met:

a) the controller processes personal data with the intention of publishing journalistic, academic, artistic or literary material;

b) the publication of the material would be in the public interest;

c) the application of the provisions of this Law is incompatible with the achievement of the journalistic purposes or of the purpose of academic, artistic or literary expression.

(2) The Centre shall not be competent to supervise processing operations carried out pursuant to paragraph (1).

(3) The data subject shall have the right to bring an action before a court in accordance with art. 74 and to claim compensation in accordance with art. 76 where he or she considers that his or her personal data have been processed in breach of paragraph (1) of this Article.

(4) This Article shall not apply to legal relations concerning access to information of public interest. In such cases, the provisions of art. 52 shall apply.

Related topics [Specific processing situations](https://conformitate.md/en/law-195-2024/specific-processing-situations)

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