On the problem of protection of personal information

Abstract

The article analyzes the concepts and different regulatory approaches to the concept and content of personal information. It accentuates the de­ ficiencies of modern legislation on the status of personal information and their constituents. The article provides examples from practice confirming the existence of serious problems in the field of security of personal infor­ mation. It also suggests actionson how to improve the domestic legislation.

Keywords

• personal information
• personally identifiable information
• information rights
• privacy
• confidential information
• the constituencies of personal information.