Art. 8 of the Law on Electronic Communications stipulates that the Operational and Technical Agency (OTA) shall have the capability to obtain real-time communications and their identification data transmitted through the infrastructure of an electronic communication company by using stationary or semi-stationary technical means. For this purpose, the OTA is empowered to: a) place or install a lawful interception management system and/or any hardware and software required for its function, if necessary; b) require the electronic communication company to maintain the technical capacity, via stationary means, to provide the OTA with real-time communication content and its identification data, in accordance with the architecture and interface specified by the stationary technical capacity for obtaining real-time communication. The OTA functions under the authority of the State Security Service, an organisation subject to the direct oversight of the Prime Minister of Georgia.
An electronic communications company is defined as an authorised entity whose activities or services involve the provision of telephone networks, internet networks, or related services. Electronic communication identification data is defined as user identification data, data required for tracing and identifying the source of a communication; data necessary for identifying the recipient of a communication; data required for determining the date, time, and duration of a communication; data necessary for identifying the type of communication; data required for identifying the user's communication equipment or potential equipment; and data necessary for determining the location of mobile communication equipment.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability for copyright infringement is absent in Georigia's law and jurisprudence.

A basic legal framework on intermediary liability beyond copyright infringement is absent in Georigia's law and jurisprudence.

According to Art. 5.1 of Resolution No. 3 of Georgian National Communications Commission on the Approval of the Regulations in respect to the Provision of Services and Protection of Consumer Rights in the Sphere of Electronic Communications, electronic-communication service providers must record and keep information concerning consumers, including the name and surname of the consumer. It is also reported that mobile network operators must collect and store a user's personal information and proof of identity for SIM card registration.

In accordance with Art. 10.2 (c) of Resolution No. 3 of the Georgian National Communications Commission on the Approval of the Regulations in Respect to the Provision of Services and Protection of Consumer Rights in the Sphere of Electronic Communications, the owner of an Internet site must periodically review any links on the site to ensure that the linked content does not contain offensive or inappropriate material. If such material is found, the site owner must take appropriate measures to remove it.
It is reported that individuals or entities who own a website are required to conduct regular monitoring of their web content to prevent the publication of inadmissible material. However, this monitoring is often not performed consistently and is usually only carried out at the request of the Georgian National Communications Commission.

According, Art. 10.3 of Resolution No. 3 of the Georgian National Communications Commission on the Approval of the Regulations in Respect to the Provision of Services and Protection of Consumer Rights in the Sphere of Electronic Communications, Internet domain issuers must periodically review the content of the websites registered under their domain to prevent the hosting of inappropriate material. Upon discovering such content, the domain issuer must promptly (a) warn the domain owner and set a deadline for the removal of the inappropriate material and (b) block the Internet site if the warning is ignored.
It is reported that individuals or entities who manage an Internet domain are required to conduct regular monitoring of the web content to prevent the publication of inadmissible material. However, this monitoring is often not performed consistently and is usually only carried out at the request of the Georgian National Communications Commission.

Pursuant to Art. 4 of Law No. 1228, advertisements are required to be in the Georgian language, and any trademarks in a foreign language must be accompanied by Georgian text. However, it remains unclear whether these restrictions extend to online advertising.

According to Art. 5 of the Law of Georgia on the Control of Military and Dual-Use Goods, the import of "Dual-Purpose Products" included in the "control lists" outlined in Art. 2(p) is carried out on the basis of an import permit issued in accordance with the Law of Georgia on Licences and Permits, as specified in its Art. 24. Dual-purpose products, as defined in Art. 2(m), include computer software and technologies that serve both civil and military purposes.
The control list, detailed in the Government of Georgia's Resolution No. 394 on the Approval of Lists of Military and Dual-Purpose Products, includes semiconductor photocathodes, electro-optical converters, optical fibre, and optical fibre connectors, among other products. Additionally, Section 21 of Resolution No. 394 provides specific information about the types of software that fall under the licensing regime.

Georgia has two government bodies within the telecommunications sector: a governmental ministry responsible for policy formulation and an independent regulatory commission called the Georgian National Communications Commission. The Commission serves as the country's regulatory authority for broadcasting and electronic communications. It functions as an independent state agency, operating as a legal entity under public law, with a commission comprising five appointed members. Although it enjoys operational and budgetary autonomy, the Commission remains accountable to the President, the Government, and Parliament, which could result in a lack of independence.
The Department of Communications, Information and Modern Technologies, housed within the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, is the policy-making entity responsible for formulating and implementing state policy regarding electronic communications, information technologies, and postal services.

Art. 37 of Law No. 3144 stipulates that the cross-border transfer of data is permissible if the data processing requirements outlined in the Law are met and adequate safeguards are in place in the destination jurisdiction to ensure the protection of data subjects' rights. In addition, the cross-border transfer of data is allowed under other circumstances, including when: (i) the data transfer is envisaged by an international treaty and agreements of Georgia; (ii) the data controller provides appropriate safeguards for data protection on the basis of an agreement concluded between the controller and the relevant state, the appropriate public institution of such state, a legal person or a natural person, or an international organisation; (iii) the data subject gives written consent after receiving information on the lack of proper safeguards for data protection in the relevant jurisdiction and on possible threats; (iv) the transfer of data is necessary to protect the vital interests of a data subject and the data subject is physically or legally incapable of consenting to such data processing; and (v) there is a lawful public interest, and the transfer of data is a necessary and proportionate measure in a democratic society.
Onward transfer is permitted only if such data transfer serves the initial purpose of data transfer, meets the requirements for the legal basis for data transfer, and ensures adequate safeguards for data protection.
Law No. 3144, signed in June 2023, superseded the Act No. 5669 with effect starting from June 2024. Art. 41 of the now-repealed Act No. 5669 established conditions for cross-border data transfers that were similar to those outlined in Art. 37 of the new Law.

Georgia has not joined any agreement with binding commitments to open transfers of data across borders.

According to Art. 22 of Law No. 1791, any applicant lacking a residence or registered legal address within Georgia must appoint a Georgian patent attorney to represent before the National Intellectual Property Centre of Georgia (Sakpatenti) to enforce the patent.

Georgia is a party to the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). However, the country does not consider itself bound by Art. 59 related to disputes.

Georgia has a copyright regime under the Law on Copyright and Related Rights. However, the exceptions do not follow the fair use or fair dealing model, limiting lawful use by others. Chapter III lists exceptions, including the use of a copyrighted work for personal use (Art. 21), reprographic reproduction by libraries (Art. 22), and educational or informational purposes (Art. 23), among others.