Enhancing the right to data protection

Specific objective 1: support the further development of right-based legislative and regulatory frameworks on data protection.

Specific objective 2: support effective implementation of data protection principles in the region.

Indicators:

  • there is enhanced coverage of the data protection legislation, regulations and policy in line with International and European data protection standards, to secure the highest level of protection of individuals, including through the effective oversight of the implementation of the legislation in all Eastern Partnership countries;
  • the capacity of the supervisory authority to secure the highest level of protection for individuals and effective oversight is enhanced;
  • assessment is made of data protection legislation in respect of Convention 108 and other relevant standards in the field and proposals for alignment where it appears necessary;
  • effective functioning of the supervisory authority entrusted with the task of overseeing the implementation of the data protection legislation.