Changes to the legal framework, regarding the issuance of new police identification cards, are being promoted by the Ministry of Citizen Protection.
The decision comes after the fine imposed on the ministry by the Personal Data Protection Authority, for problems identified after an ex officio investigation regarding citizens’ information about their personal data.
As stated in the relevant announcement, the changes will be completed within 6 months.
Here is the full announcement:
“The Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Greek Police attach particular importance to the decisions of independent authorities, such as the Personal Data Protection Authority, with the aim of continuously improving procedures and strengthening the protection of citizens’ personal data.
Therefore, actions have already been initiated to change the legal framework relating to the process of issuing new police identity cards, in accordance with the relevant decision recently issued by the Authority and to fully comply with its instructions and, in particular, to:
- the application of the minimization principle in relation to the storage of personal data and
- updating relevant information material for citizens on the Hellenic Police website.
These actions will be completed within six (6) months. It should be noted that the validity of identity cards already issued remains unchanged, and that the process of issuing them, until the completion of the aforementioned actions, continues normally.