Polygraph Testing in Cyprus: Enalian Featured in the American Polygraph Association Magazine
Enalian Consulting Publishes Polygraph Testing Article in APA Magazine
Enalian Consulting has published a new article on polygraph testing in Cyprus. It appears in the latest edition of the American Polygraph Association (APA) Magazine.
The article is titled “Polygraph Testing in Cyprus – A Focus on the Employment Context.” It was co-authored by Michaella Pillakouri, Michalis Severis, and Rita Galides of Enalian Consulting, together with Said R. Khamzin.
The article looks at the law around polygraph testing in Cyprus. It also compares this to the law in the United States. The main focus is on how polygraph tests are used in hiring and in the workplace.
What the Article Covers
The article explores how employment law, privacy rights, and data protection rules work together under the GDPR. It looks at the legal challenges of using polygraph tests at work. It also covers the position of the Cyprus Commissioner for Personal Data Protection. Finally, it weighs employers’ business interests against employees’ basic rights.
The article covers four main areas:
- The legal rules for polygraph testing in Cyprus workplaces
- How the GDPR and Cyprus’s Data Protection Law 125(I)/2018 apply to polygraph data
- The Cyprus Commissioner’s position on this type of workplace testing
- The balance between an employer’s interests and an employee’s rights
Why This Topic Matters Now
The GDPR has applied fully in Cyprus since 25 May 2018. Any workplace test that measures psychological or physical responses touches on data the regulation treats with extra care.
In an employment relationship, consent is rarely enough on its own as a legal basis. This is because of the power imbalance between employer and employee. That’s why questions of proportionality and necessity sit at the heart of this debate. It’s also why the Commissioner’s guidance matters as much as the law itself.
Cyprus continues to grow as an international business and technology hub. As it does, questions about workplace investigations, confidentiality, and data privacy are becoming more relevant. This applies across sectors, including technology, financial services, and iGaming. Enalian’s article aims to give practical legal insight into this area, not just a theoretical overview.
About the Publication and Authors
The article was written by Michaella Pillakouri, Founder and CEO of Enalian Consulting. She was joined by Senior Lawyers Michalis Severis and Rita Galides, and by security expert Said R. Khamzin.
It appears on pages 137-143 of the current edition of APA Magazine. This is the official bi-monthly publication of the American Polygraph Association. It reaches professional polygraph examiners, educators, and researchers worldwide.
This publication is part of Enalian’s wider thought leadership work. Michaella Pillakouri also chairs CIBA’s Legal Committee and takes part in parliamentary discussions on legal reform in Cyprus. Together, these efforts show that Enalian plays an active role in shaping how Cyprus law responds to new workplace and technology questions.
Read the Full Article
Enalian Consulting is proud to have contributed to this international publication. The firm thanks the American Polygraph Association for the chance to take part in this discussion.
👉 Read the full article on pages 137–143 of the current edition of APA Magazine, or follow our link.
