Training course on personal data protection organized for representatives of enterprises in the Republic of Moldova

       Today, 12 October, the National Center for Personal Data Protection (NCPDP) organised a training session on personal data protection for representatives of enterprises in the Republic of Moldova.

       The training aimed to strengthen employees’ knowledges and skills regarding legal requirements in the field of personal data protection and to enhance their ability to identify, prevent and appropriately manage situations involving the processing of personal data in the course of their professional activities.

       The main topics covered during the training included: the concept of personal data; the concept of processing of personal data; the principles relating to the processing of personal data; the processing of special categories of personal data; data subjects’ rights; data storage periods; records of processing activities; the role of the data protection officer (DPO); data security and confidentiality measures; notification of personal data breaches; providing information to data subjects; data protection impact assessment; disclosure of information containing personal data to third parties, etc.

       Particular attention was given to participants’ questions and requests for clarification. The discussions focused on identifying practical solutions for applying legal requirements in enterprises’ day-to-day activities.

       Through these training activities, the NCPDP aims to raise awareness among controllers and strengthen their accountability, promote good practices in the field of personal data protection and to foster an organisational culture based on respect for the right to privacy.

       The training session was held online and attended by approximately 75 enterprises representatives.