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The European Data Protection Board adopted a formal statement on the processing of personal data in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
On March 20th 2020, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a statement on the protection of personal data when processed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasizes that the fight against infectious diseases is in the interest of all mankind and is a paramount goal of all ... more
Lawfulness of the processing of personal data by MoI by means of collecting declarations from citizens passing through the checkpoints in the regional cities of the country
The collection by the authorities of the Ministry of Interior of declarations from citizens passing through the checkpoints in the regional cities of the country is a temporary measure and concerns a limited number of persons whose data is processed. In the context of the declared state of emergency ... more
CPDP informs citizens about the possibility to lodge complaints, signals and to receive information from the institution through the Secure Electronic Service System maintained by the State e-Government Agency
With regard to the national measures taken to counteract and prevent the COVID-19 coronavirus and the recommendations of the National Coronavirus Operational Headquarters concerning the overall activity and normal functioning of the administrations, CPDP recommends the communication with the ... more
Communication on the attendance of CPDP’s public meetings and the receipt of information on files and documnets
With regard to the epidemic situation in the country and for the purpose of preventing the disease and reducing the risk of new cases of influenza, acute respiratory diseases and coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the Commission for Personal Data Protection informs that the public meetings on ... more
CPDP introduces anti-epidemic measures against the spread of COVID-19
Due to the complicated epidemic situation and the need for introducing anti-epidemic measures against the spread of COVID-19, CPDP has taken a number of technical and organizational measures to protect its staff and visitors in the building of the institution. A crisis staff has been set up to ... more
CPDP is among the winners of the BAIT Awards for 2019
On 25 February 2020, during the official ceremony, organized for the ninth consecutive year, the Bulgarian Association for Information Technology (BAIT), awarded the winners in the different categories of the „BAIT Awards” for 2019. With these awards, BAIT pays tribute to all the individuals, ... more