personal data protection

Allegations of electoral violations reported to data protection commissioner

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Allegations of electoral violations reported to data protection commissioner

The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, underIrene Loizidou Nikolaidou, has received complaints regarding alleged breaches by candidates and officials during today’s electoral proceedings. Commissioner Loizidou highlighted specific grievances, including reports of telephone communications from officials, verbalization of identities, and apprehensions over the presence of party delegates within polling centres. These allegations underscore … Read more

Slew of measures in place in schools ahead of Easter bonfires

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Slew of measures in place in schools ahead of Easter bonfires

Fact: Youths are dismantling school benches and gathering anything flammable for traditional Easter bonfires.

Cyprus mulls law amendments for access to banking information

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Cyprus mulls law amendments for access to banking information

Authorities in Cyprus are discussing amendments to the law that would require them to request access to individuals’ banking information in cases where taxes or duties levied on behalf of the European Union are involved. The amendments aim to harmonize with an EU directive on mutual assistance for the recovery of claims related to taxes, duties, and other measures. The flaw in the current Cypriot domestic law is that it does not explicitly state the obligation to request the lifting of banking secrecy when recovering taxes and duties. The proposed changes have the support of the finance ministry, the banking association, the Central Bank, and the Personal Data Protection Commissioner. The amendments specify that the authorities making requests to lift banking secrecy will be disclosed on a case-by-case basis.

Cyprus approves school CCTV system after privacy review

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Cyprus approves school CCTV system after privacy review

The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth received approval to install a Closed-Circuit Video Surveillance System (CCVSS) in schools after consulting with the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection. Cameras will be placed at entrances, exits, and perimeters of schools, with recording limited to school grounds and excluded private or public areas. The system will operate outside school hours, with footage stored for 72 hours and access strictly controlled. Warning signs will be placed to inform the public. The approval allows the Ministry to proceed with a pilot program in ten schools initially.

Move to install cameras in schools approved

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Move to install cameras in schools approved

Fact: Personal data protection commissioner Irene Loizidou Nicolaidou approved a plan to install CCTV cameras at schools to deal with violence and delinquency.