The Head of the Office of the President of the Personal Data Protection Service Participated in the Digital Transformation Forum

2023-07-03 15:34:59
Nikoloz Popiashvili, the Head of the Office of the President of the Personal Data Protection participated in forum on “Digital Transformation Georgia’s Role in Global Industry 4.0 DIGITAL TRUST for Open Digital Ecosystem” organized by the “ICT” Cluster of Georgia.

During his presentation, Nikoloz Popiashvili addressed a range of crucial issues, including the fundamental aspects of data protection, recent legislative changes, including the new law, alignment with EU regulations, and the role played by the Personal Data Protection Service in establishing a secure digital environment. The discussion also covered topics such as data security, obligations regarding incident reporting, conducting data protection impact assessments, and the significance of prioritizing data protection from the outset as the primary method when developing new products or services before exploring alternative approaches. Nikoloz Popiashvili underscored the service's critical role as an independent supervisory authority. 

In conclusion, it was highlighted that the service remains to actively conduct educational campaigns, playing a vital role in fostering a culture of data protection within society and preventing unlawful processing of personal data.