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Data Sovereignty
Personal Data Protection Discussed at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova
On October 27, the National Center for Personal Data Protection (NCPDP) organized an information session on personal data protection for employees of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova (CCI). The session aimed to strengthen CCI employees’ understanding of the new legislative amendments that entered into force on August 23, 2026, namely Law No. 195/2024 on personal data protection and Law No. 160/2026 on the protection of personal data processed for the purpose of preventing and combating crime. The session covered several important topics, including the principles of personal data processing; data subject rights; data protection impact assessments (DPIAs); prior consultation; the data protection officer (DPO); cross-border transfers of personal data; and the importance of ensuring an appropriate level of information security and confidentiality. Participants also had the opportunity to clarify practical aspects related to applying the legal provisions in their daily work. The training was held at the CCI headquarters in a hybrid format, with 79 employees participating.