Shor legally collected and transferred Moldovans’ personal data to Russia if individuals had signed consent for its processing and transfer abroad. The National Center for Personal Data Protection (CNPDCP) clarified this in response to a request from Realitatea.
According to the CNPDCP, former Shor Party representatives allegedly sent Moldovans’ data to the Eurasia Association and Promsvyazbank in Russia to open accounts and provide supposed financial aid. These procedures were conducted based on citizens’ requests, and they had signed agreements allowing the processing and transfer of their data abroad.
“The agreement informs individuals about Articles 12-16 of the Personal Data Protection Act, which outline their rights regarding personal data,” the CNPDCP specialists stated. “Under Article 5(1) of Law No. 133/2011 on personal data protection, processing is lawful if conducted with the data subject’s consent or under conditions specified in paragraph 5 of the same article.”
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Officials also noted that individuals who believe their data was misused can file a complaint with the CNPDCP within 30 days of discovering the violation. It allows authorities to investigate, take action, and impose measures against those responsible. Courts may also issue fines.
Previously, the National Police reported that about 130,000 citizens were involved in the Shor Party’s illegal financing scheme. Many allegedly had accounts at Promsvyazbank in Russia, with funds withdrawn from ATMs on the left bank of the Dniester.