S.L. 492.3 Art. 21Collections made by digital or electronic means. Renumbered and amended: L.N. 424 of 2021.

(1) Where public collections are made by digital or electronic means, users shall be aware of which data is being collected, and all information regarding the collection of data shall be clearly provided by means of a privacy policy or statement.

(2) All information on the purpose and the duration of the collection, the name and the registered number of the voluntary organisation and the contact details of the administrators shall be made available on the website of the voluntary organisation or public collectors, where these are individuals.

(3) Any public collection or fundraising activity through electronic means carried out by a foreign voluntary organisation shall obtain the prior written authorisation from the Commissioner. Local voluntary organisations may carry out such public collections or fundraising activities, provided these are enrolled and compliant.

(4) Public collections carried out by telephone including by transmitting messages may only be carried out with the prior and express consent of the Commissioner. Messages shall have a simple opt-out option which shall be free of charge. Premium rate messaging and any information relating to the cost of such messages shall be provided in a clear and unequivocal manner.

(5) Voluntary organisations may use crowd funding facilities, provided that such facilities or accommodations are registered and in conformity with applicable rules, laws and regulations.

(6) Any expenses used for crowd funding policy shall be disclosed to the Commissioner before crowd funding is made, and no part of the donations raised through such crowd funding may be shared with policy owners.

(7) All generated revenue and other income raised through the crowd funding shall be recorded by means of bank statements, where the crowd funding is easily distinguished and traceable.