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Human beings and their rights shall be priority also in digital era 8. 11. 2018 – The 40th edition of the International Conference of Data Protection and Privacy Commissioners took place in Brussels, Belgium end of October. Digital ethics and human values were the core theme on which the participants concluded they shall be maintained even in present era distinguished by the rapidly evolving digital technologies. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Investigation does not necessarily mean sanction 25. 9. 2018 - A series of GDPR-related seminars targeted at businesses have been prepared for the months of September and October, all of them under participation of the office´s experts. One of the events have already taken place most recently in the city of Pilsen. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
The Office hosted seminars for DPOs 30. 7. 2018 – The Office for Personal Data Protection organized two events for data protection officers offering a unique possibility to exchange first work experience. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
FRA handbook on data protection legislation in Europe 29. 5. 2018 – The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights published a new handbook offering overview of the data protection legal frameworks in Europe including important case law. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
GDPR – stronger protection of data is here 25. 5. 2018 – The General Data Protection Regulation known as the GDPR is effective as of today. The regulation has brought improved and more effective protection for personal data of citizens across the European Union. In the Czech Republic, the body overseeing compliance is the Office for Personal Data Protection that continuously extends its awareness raising activities among public. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
How to communicate your data protection officer (DPO) to us? 25. 5. 2018 - Controllers and processors who shall designate a DPO in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are obliged pursuant to Article 37(7) to publish the contact details of their DPO as well as to communicate them to the Office for Personal Data Protection. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Let people regain control over their personal data, Commissioner Jourová exhorted 10. 4. 2018 - Hotel President Prague hosted professional conference titled “Data as opportunity for economy” last Friday. The event focused on digital economy and pointed out all risks this phenomenon poses to personal data. Ms Věra Jourová, commissioner for justice, consumers and gender equality, was the keynote speaker. Mr Josef Prokeš, director of the office´s administration section was among other experts who offered their presentations. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Office´s expert presented at lectures organized by the European Commission in Prague 16. 3. 2018 – Representation of the European Commission in the Czech Republic organized two lectures on GDPR this week. Both were focused on its implementation by businesses and organizations. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Roundtable on data protection with U.S. students 14. 3. 2018 – The Office for Personal Data Protection hosted on Tuesday a round table discussion with students of IT and Cybersecurity program at Marymount University (Virginia) focusing on data privacy in the Czech Republic and the European Union. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
2017 Annual Report Published 28. 2. 2018 – Annual report covering the year 2017 has been posted on the Office´s website. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
The Office Co-hosted International Conference on GDPR 2. 2. 2018 - The elegant Liechtenstein Palace on the Vltava river embankment in Prague saw a two-day international conference titled “GDPR and its implementation into the daily practice of public administration”. The event was organized by the Ministry of Interior, the Coordinator for Digital Agenda at the Government Office, and the Office for Personal Data Protection. The Office´s president, Ms Ivana Janů held one of the opening speeches and several other Office´s experts appeared later as speakers. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Office´s expert presented at international IT conference 21. 1. 2018 – The City of Prague hosted in mid-January an international IT conference itSMF Czech Republic having information security as central topic. The office was represented by Ms Miroslava Matoušová, senior counsel for government affairs. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Office´s experts at Salvation Army seminar 18. 12. 2017 – Last week, experts from our office lectured at a seminar on data privacy the audience of which was workers of social facilities falling under the wings of the Salvation Army. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Participation in international conference 15. 12. 2017 – The historic Belgian town of Gent hosted a two-day conference “Freedom under pressure” last week. The event, attended by one expert from our office, focused on the latest developments in the area of privacy and personal data protection in relation to security and interconnection of vast information systems. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
GDPR Academy: Mission Accomplished 6.12.2017 - This year saw a series of lectures organized by the Confederation of Industry under the auspices of the Office for Personal Data Protection and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The last gathering was held on 6 December 2017. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Complaints under EU-US Privacy Shield - forms 4. 9. 2017 - The Office for Personal Data Protection posted online forms to be used for complaints or requests related to processing of personal data by US companies that joined the Privacy Shield. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Summary of investigations accomplished in the first half of 2017 published 28. 7. 2017 - The Office for Personal Data Protection has published online a summary of investigations that were closed in the first semester of 2017. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
GPDR Academy sets off under the auspices of the Office 16. 6. 2017 - On 16 June 2017, the first block of lectures concerning preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) marked the start of the GDPR Academy which is organized by the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic under professional guarantee by the Office for Personal Data Protection and other experts. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
Mobile version of the Office´s web started 11. 4. 2017 - Since April, you may also visit a mobile website of the Office for Personal Data Protection fully optimized for smart phones. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
President of the Office opened GDPR conference 9. 3. 2017 - The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enhances the principles of personal data processing. Be it lawfulness, correctness, transparency, or for example data minimization, limitation of storage period, accountability. Such were the words, by which Ms Ivana Janů, the Office´s president, opened the conference called GDPR 360˚ which was held on 9 March 2017 in Prague. Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
GDPR Misinterpretations Rectified 25. 5. 2017 - The Office for Personal Data Protection (hereinafter “Czech DPA”) has elaborated “ten commandments” to straighten out the most frequent misinterpretations or misleading statements concerning the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Document folders: News | Mgr. Vojtěch Marcín |
7. 2. 2017 Safer Internet Day Document folders: News | BcA. Květa Gebauerová, DiS |
7. 2. 2017 President of the Office hosted a roundtable on GDPR Document folders: News | BcA. Květa Gebauerová, DiS |
27. 1. 2017 Data Protection Day Document folders: News | Mr David Pavlát |
27. 1. 2017 The Office launches the 11th edition of the “My Privacy! Don´t Look, Don´t Poke About!” competition for children and youth. Document folders: News | Mr David Pavlát |
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