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Communications providers may process traffic data for the purposes of technical
development of transmitting communications or communications services.
Prior to the start of the processing referred to in subsection 1, subscribers or users shall be
informed of what traffic data are to be processed and how long the processing will last. The
information can be given only once.
Section 142
Processing for the purposes of statistical analysis
For the purposes of statistical analysis, automatic data processing may be used by a
communications provider for processing traffic data if:
1) the analysis cannot be made by any other means without undue difficulty; and
2) no individual natural person can be identified in the analysis.
Provisions of subsection 1 shall also apply to a subscribing legal person’s right to process
the traffic data related to its subscription and terminal device.
Section 143
Right to process data in cases of misuse
A communications provider may process traffic data for detecting, preventing or
investigating any non-paying use of fee-based services or similar cases of misuse.
Ficora may issue further regulations on the technical implementation of the processing of
traffic data referred to in subsection 1.
Section 144
Processing for the purpose of detecting a technical fault or error
A communications provider may process traffic data if this is necessary for the purpose of
detecting, preventing or investigating a technical fault or error in the transmission of
communications.
Section 145
Saving information on data processing
A communications provider shall save further event log information on any processing of
traffic data relevant to confidentiality and privacy security, if this is technically feasible and
does not cause unreasonable additional costs. This event information must show the time and
duration of the processing and the person performing the processing. The event information
shall be stored for two years from the date on which it was saved.
Ficora may issue further regulations on the technical implementation of the saving and
storing referred to in subsection 1.
Chapter 18
Special Provisions for Corporate or Association Subscribers