Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy & Data Protection

Standard Contractual Clauses and Personal Data Protection
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev The competent authorities at the level of the European Union approach the personal data of natural persons with particular attention. The big step towards the protection of this type of information was made with the preparation and entry into[...]
The Metaverse – virtual Reality or real virtuality?
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev What is the Metaverse? What legal issues lie behind this term? To what extent are the legislations prepared for such a digital phenomenon? All questions whose answers remain in the realm of conjecture, or at least will remain until[...]
Personal data processing operations for which prior consultation is mandatory
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev Personal data represents a huge part of the information flow that passes through the Internet. Whether we send the location of our new home so that our guests can find it more easily, or leave details such as names[...]
Principles relating to the processing of personal data
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev It is no secret that personal data is one of the most important and key resources used in business circles. This statement raises several questions, the most significant and the most ambiguous being the way in which this personal[...]
Difference between a Data Controller and a Data Processor
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev With the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, several changes took place to ensure the security of the average user. What is a Data Controller? The term Data Controller has its legal definition[...]
Data Protection Officer
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev With the entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), new participants in the processing of personal data have been introduced. One of these new participants is the Data Protection Officer. What is a Data Protection Officer?[...]
Implementation of the GDPR in Bulgaria several years after the entry into force of the Regulation. The most common infringements of personal data protection rules.
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev On 25.05.2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/Regulation) entered into force, which became fundamental not only for the EU but also for countries outside the European Union. According to Article 97, every 4 years, starting from 25.05.2020, the European[...]
Submitting a signal and a complaint before the Commission for Personal Data Protection in Bulgaria
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev The implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has provided greater security and more comprehensive protection for individuals and their personal data. In fulfillment of its obligations under GDPR, each EU Member state has set up an independent[...]
Targeting consumers on social media platforms
Author: Preslav Baldzhiev In its development, technology has always strived for accessibility and efficiency. Following these two principles, letters have been replaced by e-mails, which in turn give way to messages sent through social media platforms. This has allowed such platforms as[...]
What personal data can potential employers require from job applicants? Term for storage of personal data of job applicants.
This publication will provide information on what personal data potential employers have the right to process from job applicants, as well as what is the term for storing of personal data of job applicants. What personal data do potential employers have the[...]