Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

Events Archive


Launching of Data Protection Guidelines on the processing of visual images in schools
27/10/2005

The launching of the Data Protection Guidelines on the processing of visual images in schools was held at the Robert Sammut Hall, Floriana.  All heads of schools/assistant heads together with  representatives of the Office of the Prime Minister,  of the Education Division and of  the Private Shools Association were invited to the event.  The meeting was opened by the Data Protection Commissioner, who also chaired the discussion.  The Director (Operations) of the Education Division and the Chairperson of the Private School Association also addressed those present.   

Dr Roberta Peresso from the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner delivered a presentation on behalf of the Committee.

Data Protection and Journalism
08/07/2004

Presentation delivered during a seminar hosted by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in conjunction with the Malta Institute of Journalists held at the Halland Hotel - Ibrag. 

Presentation during Local Councils seminar
18/03/2004

Presentation delivered by Mr Ian Deguara during a seminar organised by the Department of Local Councils at the Coastline Hotel.

Unsolicited Communications - NISCO Meeting
23/01/2004

The Data Protection Commissioner, Mr Paul Mifsud Cremona, delivered a presentation on unsolicited communications (Spamming) during the NISCO meeting.  Presentation emphasised on how direct marketing is regulated under the Data Protection Act.

Data Protection Law-From an Employment Perspective
11/11/2003

Seminar hosted by Malta Employers' Association on the implication of the Data Protection Act in the Employment Sector held at Le Meridien Phoenicia. 
Presentation delivered by Mr. Saviour Cachia, Special Adviser for the Office of the Commissioner for Data Protection.

MITTS Ltd Public ICT Discussion Forum
16/10/2003

The Great Pursuit: Securing Privacy?
The discussion forum was held at the Main Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Valletta.

Data Protection in the Electronic Communications Sector
06/08/2003

Workshop hosted by the Malta Communications Authority in conjuction with the Office of the Commissioner for Data Protection to discuss the implications of Data Protection in the electronic communications sector and the rights and obligations under such an Act.

Launching of the Enforcement of the Data Protection Act.
07/07/2003

A Press Conference was held at the Office of the Commissioner for Data Protection, on the 15th July 2003, to mark the bringing into force of the Data Protection Act.