GPS and worker monitoring, country by country
GPS and worker monitoring in Croatia
what you need to stay compliant
Updated on June 15, 2026
Competent authority
AZOP (Agencija za zastitu osobnih podataka)Verified on June 15, 2026
What you risk
up to 20 million euro or 4% of turnover (GDPR)statutory maximum, not a fine issued
Updated on June 15, 2026
What you need
5For each obligation we tell you whether it applies in this country: Yes means required, It depends means only in certain cases, No means not required.
What you need
For each obligation we tell you whether it applies in this country: Yes means required, It depends means only in certain cases, No means not required.
Prior consent of the works council if the surveillance follows all movements for the entire working time (Zakon o zastiti na radu, art. 43)
It dependsonly in certain casesIf the devices follow all of the worker movements for the entire working time, the employer may use them only with the prior consent of the works council (or of the union representative holding the relevant powers). This applies where such a body exists.
Zakon o zastiti na radu (legge sicurezza sul lavoro), art. 43 (dispositivi di sorveglianza)
Written information to the worker at hiring and written internal rules (art. 43 + AZOP)
YesrequiredThe employer must inform the worker in writing, already at hiring, that they will be monitored, and must regulate the GPS with written internal rules: oral information is not enough.
AZOP (Garante croato), trattamento dei dati dei dipendenti tramite GPS
Prior authorisation from an authority before installing
Nonot requiredNo prior authorisation from the AZOP is required; the controller assesses the legal basis and the DPIA on its own.
AZOP (Garante croato), trattamento dei dati dei dipendenti tramite GPS
Basis = legitimate interest (not consent) and proportionality; no tracking outside working hours without a basis
YesrequiredThe basis is normally legitimate interest, not the worker consent (imbalance of power); the processing must be proportionate and must not extend beyond working hours without a clear basis.
AZOP (Garante croato), trattamento dei dati dei dipendenti tramite GPS
Impact assessment (DPIA) for employee tracking systems (AZOP list)
YesrequiredThe AZOP list includes the processing of employee data through apps or tracking systems (of work, of movements, of communication) among those that require an impact assessment.
The procedure, step by step
If the surveillance follows all movements for the entire working time, obtain the consent of the works council (ZZR art. 43).
Regulate the GPS with written internal rules and inform the workers in writing.
Identify a valid legal basis (normally legitimate interest) and document the balancing test.
Carry out the impact assessment (DPIA) for the tracking system.
Configure the system in a proportionate way: no tracking outside working hours without a basis.
If you switch systems: when you change your monitoring system or software, update and re-issue the privacy notice, and check whether the national agreement or authorisation for remote monitoring needs renewing. The provider (data processor), the data collected and the methods often change: the one provided earlier is not enough.
Who to contact
AZOP (Agencija za zastitu osobnih podataka)
https://azop.hr/zahtjev-za-utvrdivanje-povrede-prava/
Croatia has a single national authority, the AZOP; there is no regional breakdown.
Verified on June 15, 2026
AZOP, reclami
https://azop.hr/zahtjev-za-utvrdivanje-povrede-prava/
https://azop.hr/zahtjev-za-utvrdivanje-povrede-prava/
Verified on June 15, 2026
The template to download
Download the free GPS privacy notice template for Croatia
Employee geolocation privacy notice template, compliant with GDPR Art. 13, including the countryโs legal basis and supervisory authority. Fill in the blank fields and have it checked by your advisor.
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There is no specific and published AZOP fine for GPS on employees. The strong protection lies in the rule of art. 43 of the occupational safety law: surveillance that follows all movements for the entire working time requires the prior consent of the works council. The penalty risk remains the general one under the GDPR (art. 83).
https://azop.hr/obrada-osobnih-podataka-zaposlenika-putem-gps-uredaja/
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Sources
- Zakon o zastiti na radu (legge sicurezza sul lavoro), art. 43 (dispositivi di sorveglianza)
- AZOP (Garante croato), trattamento dei dati dei dipendenti tramite GPS
- AZOP, lista dei trattamenti che richiedono una DPIA
- AZOP, richiesta di accertamento di violazione (reclamo)
- AZOP (Garante croato), pagina ufficiale
- Regolamento UE 2016/679 (GDPR)
This is an informational resource, not legal advice. Before activating a monitoring system, have your situation checked by a professional.
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