The course was launched in Estonian on Data Protection and Privacy Rights, in collaboration with the Supreme Court of Estonia. 

The event was opened by the Head of the Training Centre, Tanel Kask, who highlighted the participation of the Estonian Supreme Court in the HELP Network. 

The keynote speaker, HELP focal point and Tartu University lecturer Katre Luhamaa emphasised the importance of domestic implementation of International and European Law.
A detailed presentation of the HELP in the 28 Programme ensued, followed by the introduction of the national Estonian version by the national tutor, Julia Antonova. As Justice and Home Affairs Counsellor in the Permanent Representation of Estonia in the EU, she has been following the EU Reform since 2012 to date.

A mixed audience of judges, prosecutors and lawyers attended the kick-off event.

The Estonian course on Data Protection and Privacy Rights has been developed within the “HELP in the 28”. This is a Programme implemented by the Council of Europe using its HELP methodology and funded by the EU. ‘HELP in the 28’ is actually the largest training project within the EU on fundamental rights for judges, prosecutors and lawyers.

The course in Estonian will be available to the public at large in March 2017. In the meantime, you can access its English version here and watch this video presenting the course.