The Concept of Methods and Means of Civil Protection of Personal Data

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the methods and means of civil protection of personal data in the Republic of Uzbekistan in the context of modern challenges of the digital age. The multi-level system of legal regulation of relations in the field of personal data processing, based on the constitutional principles of privacy and special legislation, is studied. The classification of personal data, the obligations of operators to protect them, as well as the system of administrative and criminal liability for violations in this area are considered. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of tort liability, mechanisms for compensation for material and moral damage, injunctions and other forms of enforcement as the main instruments of civil protection. Technological aspects of personal data protection are studied, including cryptographic technologies and the concept of " privacy by design ". The article analyzes international experience in regulating the protection of personal data, in particular the provisions of the GDPR, and their impact on the development of national legislation. Practical recommendations are offered to improve the system of personal data protection for data subjects and operators. In conclusion, a draft amendment to the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Personal Data" is presented, aimed at strengthening civil-law mechanisms for the protection of personal data and increasing the effectiveness of legal protection of personal data subjects in the context of the digital transformation of society.