On May 11, a discussion meeting on the issues related to a child’s personal data protection in penitentiary system was held in the office of the Open Society Georgia Foundation. A round table was organized by the Initiative for the Rehabilitation of Vulnerable Groups.
The meeting was attended by the representatives of the Public Defender, Open Society Georgia Foundation, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Institute of the Personal Data Protection Inspector and State Agencies, as well as non-governmental organizations working in this field.
During the discussion, emphasis was placed on the gaps in the current proceedings for the child and in special procedures for registration, keeping, sharing, introducing and destructing of existing data. The strategy and action plan of the project aiming at uprooting gaps was also discussed during the meeting.
At present, in penitentiary system the personal data of a child is accessible for individuals and entities with no relevant qualifications and competence. Unjustified disclosure of this data can lead to the stigmatization of a child, which is the major factor hindering the effective integration into society.
In addition, personal data may be used against a person for the purpose of pressure, threat and blackmail, which poses a great risk considering the faulty practices and illegal disclosure of personal data in the law enforcement system.
View the media on this topic:
TV / Radio
Rustavi 2 – Kurieri, 18:00 11.05.15
Imedi TV – Qronika 14:00, 11.05.15
Radiotavisupleba.ge – Interview with Tato Kelbakiani, the head of the non-governmental organization “Initiative for the Rehabilitation of Vulnerable Groups”. He spoke about the issues related to the protection of a child’s personal data in penal system and related existing gaps, 11.05.15
Media and Internet
Netgazeti.ge – Existing gaps in penal system – who will protect the personal data of a child? Author: Giorgi Diasamidze, 11.05.15
