The HELP courses from the Council of Europe: Exploring data protection
in judicial decisions
The Council of Europe [https://www.coe.int/en/web/portal]'s HELP
programme
[https://rm.coe.int/council-of-europe-help-programme-catalogue-of-online-courses/16809e0eb7]
is an educational initiative that offers training sessions for legal
professionals across Europe. The courses cover a wide range of human
rights topics, reflecting the diverse areas of work within the Council
of Europe, and aiming to enhance the protection of human rights on a
national level. 

The latest course on the platform addresses data protection in
publication of judicial decisions
[https://rm.coe.int/2024-personal-data-protection-in-publication-of-judicial-decisioins-co/1680aee034].
It defines personal data, and delves into collecting, using, and
protecting them. As legal professionals navigate the complexities of
data protection in the judicial context, this course equips them with
the necessary knowledge and skills to uphold privacy rights while
promoting transparency and legal certainty.

As this topic gains significant relevance, considering the broader
implications of open access to justice in the digital age, it
emphasises the delicate balance between transparency and privacy
rights under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
[https://www.echr.coe.int/documents/d/echr/convention_ENG], but also
regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/679/oj], and Convention 108+
[https://rm.coe.int/convention-108-convention-for-the-protection-of-individuals-with-regar/16808b36f1].
The course primarily targets judicial professionals but is also
pertinent for lawyers, public authorities, university students, and
civil society organisations seeking to deepen their understanding of
data protection in legal contexts. 

HELP empowers legal professionals to address intricate data protection
issues, thereby safeguarding fundamental human rights and ensuring the
rule of law. For those eager to delve deeper into the
topic, data.europa [https://data.europa.eu/en] also presents numerous
datasets in the justice & legal systems category
[https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets?locale=en&minScoring=0&categories=JUST&page=1],
offering further insights into the intersection of data protection and
the legal system. Dive into this pioneering course and explore related
datasets on data.europa [https://data.europa.eu/en] to enrich your
understanding.

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Publication Date/Time
2024-04-22T08:00:00+00:00
Enhancing privacy rights and legal certainty in the digital age