Cyber Security Compliance in Malta
Malta's cyber security and data protection landscape is shaped by European regulations and national legislation. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies directly, supplemented by the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta), which established the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) as the supervisory authority.
ResGuard Solutions provides Maltese organisations with a comprehensive platform that simplifies the path to regulatory compliance — from initial assessment through certification and ongoing maintenance.
Regulatory Framework in Malta
- GDPR (Regulation 2016/679) — The EU General Data Protection Regulation, directly applicable in Malta
- Data Protection Act (Chapter 586) — Malta's national data protection law supplementing the GDPR with country-specific provisions and establishing the IDPC
- Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) — The Maltese supervisory authority responsible for GDPR enforcement and data protection oversight
- NIS2 Directive — The EU Network and Information Security Directive, transposed into Maltese law for operators of essential and important entities
- DORA — The Digital Operational Resilience Act, applicable to financial entities supervised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
- MFSA requirements — The Malta Financial Services Authority imposes specific cyber security and operational resilience obligations on licensed financial services firms
Why ResGuard for Malta?
- GDPR-native compliance modules — Pre-configured controls and templates aligned with GDPR and the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586)
- Multi-language support — Platform, documentation and support available in English and Maltese
- EU-based data processing — Full compliance with European data residency requirements
- Financial sector expertise — Modules aligned with MFSA requirements for the Maltese financial services sector
- Regional professional services — Certified consultants with experience in the Maltese and wider Mediterranean market
Our Services in Malta
- Outsourced DPO — Data Protection Officer as a service, fulfilling GDPR Articles 37-39 and the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586)
- ISMS Workshop — ISO 27001 in 6 Months — Accelerated programme to implement an ISMS compliant with ISO 27001, aligned with NIS2 and DORA
- Penetration testing — Security assessments conducted by certified experts
- Cyber security consultancy — Strategic advice to strengthen your security posture