The Strategy for data protection development developed by the Bulgarian Commission for Personal Data Protection takes into consideration the experience gained by the CPDP for more than 10 years, reflects on the weaknesses in the current application of the data protection legislation, the opportunities for further sustainable development in the commission’s practice, as well as the threats related to data processing and the protection of personal data. The Strategy also incorporates the requirements under the Law on Personal Data Protection, as well as the new EU legislation in the field – Regulation (EU) 2016/679, Directive (EU) 2016/680 and Directive (EU) 2016/681.
The following strategic goals will be in focus during the current period:
Implemented system for prevention and limitation of illegal forms of processing of personal data and violation of the rights of individuals;
Effectively applied monitoring mechanism;
Enhanced comprehensive training system in the field of personal data protection, events and initiatives to raise public awareness;
Achieved sustainability of the administrative services provided to citizens and data controllers;
Proactive approach applied in the international cooperation;
A comprehensive system of initiatives for enhancing the professional qualification of CPDP and its administration;
Enhanced transparency;
You could find the full text of the Strategy as well as its Implementation Plan (in Bulgarian language) published by the CPDP here.