Personal Data Protection Service releases statement about reports that certain persons have access to documents containing personal data of representatives of diplomatic corps

The Personal Data Protection Service has released a statement about the reports that certain persons have access to documents containing the personal data of the representatives of the diplomatic corps. According to the statement, the service has started examination of the case.

“Personal Data Protection Service notes that the protection of privacy is particularly important, as its violation, unjustified interference with rights or neglect of data security can cause significant harm to data subjects.

On June 11, 2022, information was spread in the media that certain persons have access to documents containing the personal data of the representatives of the diplomatic corps.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs also provided information to the Service regarding this issue.

Protection of privacy is especially important, as breaches of it, unjustified interference with the rights or neglect of data security can cause significant harm to data subjects.

As soon as the information was spread in the media, the Service immediately began to examine the case, including the measures taken to ensure data security. If the examination reveals signs of a possible crime, the Service will immediately inform the public and the relevant investigative body," reads the statement.