Project title: Promoting Personal Data Protection in Georgia

Donor organization: Embassy of the Netherlands in Georgia

Project number: 4000004558

Project budget: 243,929 GEL      

Project duration: 1 December 2020 – 28 February 2022

Project summary

The project is related to strengthening the personal data protection regime in Georgia through enhancing the knowledge and awareness of professional groups and students of the personal data protection standards, fostering professional and academic discussions on challenges related to personal data protection, and strengthening the capacity of the State Inspector Service. Within the scope of the project, relevant awareness-raising activities will be carried out, a number of publications/visualizations will be disseminated, working meetings will be organized with target groups, training will be held for the staff of the State Inspector Service, and relevant activities will be organized with the aim of engagement of students. As a result of the project activities, the capacity of the State Inspector Service will be strengthened which will contribute to ensuring stronger protection of the personal data in Georgia.

Purpose of the project

The main purpose of the project is to contribute to strengthening the personal data protection regime in Georgia in the most problematic fields. 

Objectives of the project

-To enhance the knowledge and awareness of professional groups and students of the personal data protection standards. 

-To foster professional and academic discussions on challenges related to personal data protection.

-Strengthen the capacity of the State Inspector Service.

Planned Activities and Project Budget

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