🔴Yesterday at the #PrivacySymposium #PSC24, Zdravko Vukic and Luigi Montuori proudly presented Olivia, an innovative web tool developed collaboratively by the Croatian Data Protection Authority-Agencija za zaštitu osobnih podataka and The Italian Data Protection Authority within EU ARC- GDPR COMPLIANCE for SMEs. This innovative tool, created in partnership with the Faculty of Organization and Informatics at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Università degli Studi di Firenze, aims to assist #SMEs in achieving compliance with the GDPR.
🔴In order to support SMEs, the #EuropeanCommission continuously implements various initiatives aimed at strengthening the capacities of small businesses and promoting their growth and competitive position
💡The goal of the EU co-funded ARC2 project is to facilitate SMEs in complying with the General Data Protection Regulation, reduce administrative burden and financial costs, and help them realize that aligning with data protection regulations will enhance their business operations and enable them to build a relationship of trust with their customers/clients
Despite more than six years since its enforcement, many SMEs continue to struggle with GDPR compliance, and there is a pressing need for the development of practical guidance and digital tools that can be easily replicated in other Member States, tailored to meet the specific needs of SMEs and streamline their implementation of GDPR obligations
💡SOLUTION: OLIVIA
🚀Olivia offers 15 data protection courses that encompass all key responsibilities for data controllers/processors outlined in the GDPR. Each course includes both theoretical and practical modules
🔀In theoretical part SMEs can go through lessons to learn about the specific obligation from the GDPR, they can watch educational video and afterwards they can take a test to test their knowledge. After the successful completion of the questionnaire (at least 80% correct answers), the user will receive a certificate as a proof of completion of certain theoretical module
🔀In the practical part, SMEs have the ability to create essential "GDPR documents" that can assist them in demonstrating their compliance or evaluating the level of compliance within their organization.
💡Another amazing tool was presented by JEROME COMMODI www.daaz-gdpr.lu. Louis Dutheillet de Lamothe showcased CNIL's innovative initiatives, aimed at helping data controllers understand and fulfill their obligations under the GDPR.
💪🤝📚Initiatives like this demonstrate how data protection authorities work together with stakeholders to create innovative tools and approaches that assist organizations in compliance, thereby safeguarding the fundamental rights and freedoms of European citizens.