Host: Personal Data Protection Service of Georgia
Venue: Constitutional Court of Georgia, 8 Konstantine Gamsakhurdia St., Batumi
Date & Time: 7 May 2025, 16:30 – 17:15
Registration Deadline: April 16 (To attend the event, we kindly ask you to complete the registration form provided below)
Event description:
Side event will provide an overview of the Georgia’s latest efforts in strengthening data protection. The session will cover key legislative changes, including the implementation of the new Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection and its impact on public and private sector entities.
Attendees will gain insights on the Service’s recent activities, highlighting major initiatives, awareness-raising efforts, and international cooperation in the field. Additionally, the event will present significant cases and decisions made by the Service, showcasing its role in shaping Georgian data protection landscape.
Key Topics:
- Overview of the PDPS’s Activities
An introduction to the mission, roles, and mandate of the Service in safeguarding personal data. This section will highlight PDPS’s key initiatives, including awareness-raising campaigns, international cooperation efforts, and ongoing projects aimed at strengthening data protection standards in the country. - New Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection
A presentation on the new legislation on data protection and novel legal institutions introduced by the law. The discussion will also highlight the challenges and progress in enforcing the new legal framework, along with the role of the PDPS in overseeing compliance. - Personal Data Protection Service – 2024 Activity Report
A review of the PDPS’s activities and achievements in 2024, including key projects and accomplishments. - Important Decisions made by the PDPS
An overview of significant cases and decisions made by the Service over the past years. This section will focus on key rulings and regulatory actions taken by the PDPS that have had a notable impact on the data protection landscape, addressing enforcement actions, penalties, and resolutions in data privacy cases. - International Cooperation and Future Outlook
Insights into Georgian DPA’s engagement with global data protection frameworks and upcoming developments in the field.