Publication date: 16.04.2024
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Searching and checking information about other person or legal entities, legal aspect.
Introduction:
In a world of increasingly accessible information, the use of open registries and data to verify others is becoming more and more common. This practice has both positive and negative aspects that require careful legal analysis. In this article, we will consider the legal aspects and ethical issues related to the verification of others against open registries and data.
Legislative aspects:
Legislation on the protection of personal data: Verification of persons according to open registers and data is related to the processing of personal data, therefore it is subject to the requirements of the legislation on the protection of personal data. Organizations and persons carrying out such verification must adhere to the principles of legality, fairness and transparency, as well as ensure the rights of data subjects to access and correct their personal data.
Restrictions on the processing of personal data: Legislation may impose restrictions on the processing of certain categories of personal data, such as criminal records, health data, etc. Verification of persons in open registers and data must comply with these restrictions and take into account the rights and interests of data subjects.
Information Privacy Legislation: Certain categories of information that may be available in open registries and data may be subject to privacy legislation. Verification of individuals for such information must take into account these restrictions and follow the relevant rules for handling confidential information.Ethical issues:
Principles of proportionality and reasonableness: Verification of persons based on open registers and data must be proportionate and reasonable. This means that the scope and methods of verification should be justified in relation to the purpose of the verification and should not exceed the necessary limits.
Protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals: During the verification of individuals based on open registers and data, it is necessary to ensure the protection of their rights and freedoms. This means responsible use of received information and avoidance of any form of discrimination or violation of privacy of individuals.
Verification of persons based on open registers and data: Legal context in Ukraine
Ukrainian legislation, in particular the Law "On Access to Public Information", provides an opportunity to check individuals based on open registers and data. The concept of "public information" is defined by this law as reflected and documented information that was received or created in the process of exercising authority, or that is in the possession of subjects of authority and other administrators of public information.
Legal context:
The concept of public information: According to the Law "On Access to Public Information", public information includes any information that is in the possession of subjects of authority and other managers of public information and was obtained or created in the course of performing their duties obligations provided for by law.
Right of access to public information: Citizens and organizations have the right to access public information in accordance with the law.This means that any person can apply for information that is in the possession of subjects of authority and other managers of public information, if this information is not limited by law.
Verification of persons based on public information: The legislation does not limit the possibility of verification of persons based on information that is public and available in open registers and data. However, when carrying out such an inspection, it is necessary to observe the principles of legality, justice and respect for the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Conclusion:
Verification of persons based on open registers and data is legal and possible in Ukraine in accordance with the Law "On Access to Public Information". It is important to take into account legal principles and restrictions when carrying out such an inspection, as well as observe the principles of legality and respect for the rights and freedoms of individuals.
