Workshop on Strengthening the Capacities of Helsinki Committee Staff

The ‘Workshop on Strengthening the Capacities of Helsinki Committee Staff’ aimed to improve the knowledge and skill sets of Helsinki Committee staff in several essential areas.

The workshop has a central focus on personal data understanding and protection. Participants will gain insights into the principles of personal data processing and the rights of data subjects. The program covers legal compliance, particularly within the context of data controllers and processors, while also emphasizing digital rights and the need to strike a balance between digital activities and their boundaries. Moreover, the workshop will explore internet governance and search practices, as well as digital security, with a specific emphasis on well-known platforms such as Google and Facebook. Ultimately, the workshop’s overarching objective is to empower Helsinki Committee staff, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly through a variety of digital tools.