A significant event for the human rights sector in Ukraine recently took place – the meeting of the Human Rights Club on “Privacy and Personal Data Protection”. Among the honoured participants was Mykhailo Dumchykov, an associate professor known for his contribution to the development of legal education and human rights protection.
The meeting covered a wide range of issues related to privacy and the protection of personal data in Ukraine. Yevhen Zakharov from the Kharkiv Human Rights Group shared his experience in addressing general privacy issues, offering solutions. Roman Romanov from the International Renaissance Foundation highlighted the international and Ukrainian challenges in this area.
A key agenda item was the discussion of the draft law on the protection of personal data, presented by Maksym Shcherbatyuk from the Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union. He outlined the potential risks and challenges that could arise from its adoption.
Ulyana Shadska, a lawyer in the field of digital legislation and an expert on personal data protection, attracted particular attention with her report on the “Protection of Personal Data During War,” which focuses on the unique challenges the country faces under martial law conditions.
The meeting also served as a platform for open dialogue between speakers and participants. It provided an opportunity for the exchange of ideas, posing questions, and seeking joint solutions to strengthen privacy and personal data protection in Ukraine. The participation of Mykhailo Dumchykov and other distinguished experts underscored the importance and relevance of the discussed issues, indicating the significance of further steps in this direction.
