The possibilities for expanding cooperation between Armenia and Estonia in the field of personal data protection have been discussed.
17-07-2026 14:30 Armenia Human Rights
The Deputy Minister of Justice Anna Karapetyan received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Armenia Margus Madisalu-Kahar and representatives of the Estonian International Development Center (ESTDEV).
During the meeting, the possibilities for expanding cooperation between Armenia and Estonia in the field of personal data protection were discussed.
Anna Karapetyan presented the reforms being implemented in the field of personal data protection, emphasizing that a legislative draft has been developed aimed at aligning national legislation with the European Union's data protection standards and establishing an independent oversight system. Initiatives for the creation of an independent body for personal data protection, mechanisms for assessing the impact of data protection, the establishment of an institute for data protection officers, and the expansion of supervisory powers were presented.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the reforms in the field of personal data protection are one of the important prerequisites for the visa liberalization process between Armenia and the European Union.
At the end of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their willingness to cooperate within the framework of the programs implemented by the Estonian International Development Center.
Ministry of Justice
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