It took place as part of the national conference “A New Era of Data Protection: Implementing the GDPR.”
The conference provided participants with an opportunity to exchange experiences with leading European data protection experts, helping organizations better understand the steps necessary to comply with the new legal framework.
Harmonization with European Standards
The discussion focused on the practical aspects of implementing Moldova’s new data protection legislation—which is fully harmonized with European standards—and on businesses’ responsibility to meet high standards of compliance.
In their opening remarks, Victoria Muntean, Director of the National Center for Personal Data Protection, and Martina Spernbauer, Head of the Governance Team at the EU Delegation to Moldova, emphasized the importance of strengthening personal data protection in the context of the country’s efforts to build a robust digital economy.
Tamar Kaldani, Data Protection Commissioner of the Council of Europe, outlined the key components of an effective data protection system, including a modern legal framework, an independent supervisory authority, and a well-developed culture of compliance.
Max Schrems from Austria, Honorary Chair of the European Digital Rights Center, presented information on the evolution of GDPR implementation in Europe, highlighting lessons learned from enforcement practices and the future of digital rights.
Business representatives were briefed on Moldova’s new data protection law, as well as clarifications regarding key obligations, implementation deadlines, and the supervisory authority’s expectations.
International experts from Latvia, Malta, Italy, and Slovenia discussed data subjects’ rights, information security, the role of dedicated data protection officers within companies, certification mechanisms, as well as GDPR compliance, cross-border cooperation, and the level of administrative fines.
The event continues Moldova’s efforts to bring its personal data protection system into line with European standards amid the accelerating digitalization of the economy.
It was organized as part of the “Moldova Is Europe: Supporting EU Integration” project, funded by the EU and Denmark.
