Current status and perspectives of personal data protection under the conditions of marital state

Abstract

The aggression of russia has created numerous problems in terms of legal and organizational protection of personal data. Therefore, this article analyzes the current state and prospects of personal data protection during a state of war. The author examines the changes to legislation in this field caused by russia’s full-scale invasion and analyzes the state of cybersecurity legislation in Ukraine as part of personal data protection.
Emphasis is placed on the fact that effective protection of personal data is impossible without ensuring cybersecurity. The experience of Estonia as a leading European country in this field is highlighted. The main directions of Estonia’s data protection policy are indicated.
The analysis of legislation and law enforcement practices highlights a number of issues, such as the absence of a plan for cyber attacks and the vulnerability of devices used for photo and video documentation at checkpoints. It is expressed that these shortcomings need to be addressed through the adoption of a new law on personal data protection.
Regarding the prospects of personal data protection in a state of war, the article argues that measures for safeguarding personal data should be taken by both private individuals and state institutions. Private individuals should employ measures such as using reliable software and data encryption. State institutions should implement the following measures: in the event of a threat of occupation of a specific locality, the authorities and their officials should destroy documents and other physical media containing personal data of Ukrainian citizens.
The overall conclusion is that the protection of personal data is a constant challenge, and the development of new technologies requires continual updating of security measures. Users and organizations must be knowledgeable and cautious in the processing and transmission of personal data, while legislation and standards need to constantly adapt to changes in the digital environment and the military-political sphere.