Correlation between the principles of publicity of Constitutional Court decisions and personal data protection (case study of Georgian Constitutional Court)
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https://doi.org/10.21564/2414-990x.147.182509Keywords:
Personal Data, Principles of Publicity, Freedom of Information, Georgian Constitutional CourtAbstract
Presented paper concerns to the issue of proper perception of the state in establishing the distinction between personal data protection and principles of publicity. The idea that the information protected by public institutions is a public good is nowadays reinforced by domestic and international legal documents.
The aim of the research is to study abovementioned issue in regard with the practice of Georgian Constitutional Court and based on the results, to define the main problems identifying the main line between personal data and principles of publicity.
According to case study, it’s clear that individuals are not aware how they can protect their personal data. Data processing organizations themselves violate the requirements of Georgian Law on Personal Data Protection. Current judicial practice makes it possible to believe that violations of abovementioned rights will not only decrease, but will define the proper line between personal data protection and Publicity principles concerning court decisions.
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