The Data Protection Inspectorate reports that the number of complaints over misuse of personal data has increased sevenfold in the last five years, according to Estonian Public Broadcasting. In 2007, there were 110 registered complaints, while last year there were 818. The majority of reports were based on misuse of population registry data, the report states. The authority says people’s awareness of the importance of data protection is also increasing, however, and talks with the interior ministry are bringing results.
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