Cyprus legalizes in-car dashcams starting July 2026

On April 22, 2026, Cyprus published an amendment to road safety legislation that allows the use of in-car video recording devices, commonly known as dashcams. The law takes effect on July 23, 2026, and applies to private, commercial, and government vehicles. Permitted uses include protecting drivers in accidents, documenting traffic violations or criminal activity, and monitoring professional fleets. The legislation mandates strict compliance with personal data protection regulations, and the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection will issue specific usage guidelines. Public sharing of footage containing identifiable individuals or minors is prohibited without explicit consent. Police and insurance companies are authorized to use the recordings for investigations. However, footage is not automatically admissible as evidence in court, as judges retain the discretion to decide its admissibility in each individual case. Violations of data privacy rules will be subject to administrative fines and legal penalties.