"Unlike digitization, with its very high level of use of modern technologies and especially powerful software that supports it, and which is, as it seems, under sufficient control and influence of the human factor, the artificial intelligence, if not properly controlled, could get out of control, which could cause very serious consequences. In any case, the introduction of new technologies in personal data processing, digitization, and the use of artificial intelligence must not be at the expense of the realization of human rights and equality among people," said Commissioner Milan Marinović today in the introductory presentation on the occasion of Data Protection Day, held at the Serbian Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
At the celebration, it was pointed out that this is why one of the primary goals of the Commissioner's institution is the education of citizens and those who process our data. That the institution, in addition to numerous trainings, panels, round tables, and student internships, wanted to show even to the youngest what personal data is, how it can be misused, and who they can turn to for help. He added that elementary school pupils are the most vulnerable ones because they spend the most time on social networks and other popular digital platforms. That's why the Brochure called "Personal data is our treasure, how can we protect it?" was prepared, within the scope and help of the "New Literacy" program, which the United States Agency for International Development is jointly implementing with the Propulsion organization, and in cooperation with its author, journalist and psychologist, Dragan Ilić.
"Our research shows that almost 40% of children between the age of 12 and 18 do not know how to protect their data online. The question is, do they fully understand the risks and consequences of sharing their personal data online? Therefore, it is crucial that children from a young age start learning about data protection. By educating them in this domain, we ensure that they move safely and responsibly in the digital world. I invite parents, teachers, and everyone who works with the youngest to support them in reading and understanding the brochure and help them apply that knowledge in their everyday life." said Darko Soković, managing partner in the organization Propulsion.
During the celebration of Data Protection Day, Deputy Commissioner Sanja Unković presented the latest publication called "Personal Data Protection: Positions, Opinions, and Practice of the Commissioner".
The Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia, H.E.Emanuele Giofre, Head of the OSCE Mission in Serbia, H.E. Jan Braathu, Deputy Head of the Council of Europe Office in Belgrade, Nadia Ćuk, and Director of the USAID Mission to Serbia, Brooke Aysham participated in today's celebration of Data Protection Day. In their introductory presentations, they pointed out the practice in the European Union countries, the support they provide to the Republic of Serbia, and the institution of the Commissioner in this area.
In the end, the Commissioner also referred to its competence from the right to access information of public importance and reminded the authorities that the obligation to submit annual reports to the Commissioner via the Portal for submitting annual reports of Public Authorities, at the web address: https://izvestaji.poverenik.rs, expires tomorrow, January 31, 2023.
The recording of the event can be viewed on the Commissioner's official YouTube channel.
