Summary of the project implemented by Informal group of citizens
The project seeks to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina to understand and apply the new Personal Data Protection Act effectively. Through legal analysis, a practical handbook, and a hybrid training workshop, CSOs will be enabled to identify their legal obligations, manage risks, and ensure lawful processing of personal data. The project also lays the groundwork for future advocacy activities towards public authorities and for safeguarding the role of civil society in a democratic system.
Project goals
- Improve CSOs’ understanding of key categories and obligations under the new Personal Data Protection Act in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Strengthen the institutional and legal capacities of CSOs to comply with legal requirements;
- Support the lawful, independent, and effective operation of civil society organizations.
Beneficiaries
The direct beneficiaries will be civil society organizations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly small and medium-sized organizations, their staff, and governing bodies involved in personal data processing. Indirectly, end-users of CSO services will also benefit through improved personal data protection and increased organizational accountability.
Main activities
- Analyze key provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act, identify CSO obligations and risks, and prepare a legal analysis tailored to the civil society sector;
- Development of a practical handbook for CSOs, including model internal acts and recommendations for aligning organizational practices with legal obligations;
- Promotion of the handbook and organization of a hybrid training workshop for civil society representatives;
- Compilation and evaluation of project results through questionnaires.
Publications:
Položaj organizacija civilnog društva u kontekstu nove regulative zaštite ličnih podataka u Bosni i Hercegovini (available in Bosnian language)