Data Protection Commissioner addresses complaint regarding police investigation procedures

The Commissioner for Personal Data Protection in Cyprus, Maria Christofidou, announced that a formal complaint has been submitted regarding a recent search warrant execution and potential privacy breaches. The Commissioner confirmed that the authority is currently evaluating the complaint in accordance with established legal procedures. The statement clarified that police data processing for criminal investigations is governed by the 2019 Law 44(I)/2019. The authority emphasized that it serves as the primary supervisory body for monitoring compliance with this specific legislation. Furthermore, the Commissioner noted that the office generally refrains from investigating matters that are concurrently under investigation by the police to avoid interfering with judicial processes or ongoing inquiries. Reports indicate that the complaint is specifically linked to the case involving an individual named Santis. The authority stressed that its role remains to ensure lawful data handling while respecting the jurisdictional boundaries of the court and law enforcement agencies.