The main aim of the project
The main aim of the project Jean Monnet Chair "Data Protection in the EU" # 101085612 — DataProEU — ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH is to study EU legislation and practices on personal data protection, dissemination of information about the new European rules of work with personal data of the GDPR, public dialogue, and stakeholder discussion, improvement of public perceptions of EU values and their compliance with information technologies.Objectives
The objectives of the project are as follows:
• to promote excellence in teaching and research in the sphere of Data Protection in EU in general and implementation of GDPR in particular;
• to improve the quality of professional information technology specialists, data scientists and business analytics training with a focus on the values of personal data protection rules, standards of EU and respect for human rights;
• to equip students, graduates, stakeholders and the public at large with knowledge of Data Protection in EU, promote understanding and perception of EU values, encourage of their enforcing in national practice;
• to promote innovation in teaching and research, including the development of open online courses and using blended learning tools.
Activities
It is planned to apply the following activities:
• conducting lectures, seminars, and training for students, using the modern methodologies and technics;
• invitation as guest-lecturer different experts in data protection from leading European universities;
• Organization of summer school for students of all directions;
• Conducting roundtables for all stakeholders, with the invitation of specialists from IT companies, experts from other universities of Ukraine.
Outputs
Outputs of the project:
• development of two new discipline;
• publication of the scientific monograph;
• conducting promotion events round tables with stakeholders, summer school.
• presentation of the results of research on the international scientific conferences;
• annual workshop for academic, professional and civil society audience on the issues of data protection and privacy problems, tools and technics;
• development of an open online course on the virtual platform of Moodle - for professional IT-specialists and for all interested persons..
Let`s protect our personal data together!
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Lifeline of the project "Data Protection in the EU"
1 October 2022The start of the project
The start of the project "Data Protection in the EU"30 January 2023Data Protection Day - 2023
Data Protection Day - 2023 conference was held, which gathered about 200 participants who discussed the situation with personal data protection in Ukraine.20 February 2023Teaching course "Data protection technologies and standards"
More than 130 bachelor students of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection27 February 2023Teaching course “Data privacy for IoT systems”
More than 50 masters of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection19 May 2023Europe Day. Round table "Data Ptotection in the EU: implementation of European experience in Ukraine".
The round table "Data Ptotection in the EU: implementation of European experience in Ukraine".12-16 June 2023Summer School "Data Privacy in IoT"
The participants of the Summer School "Data Privacy in IoT" were 8 speakers from different companies and universitys, as well as more than 50 students from different faculties of LPNU. Interesting master classes, coverage of current issues of personal data protection in IoT provided novice participants with useful knowledge.4 October 2023Partitipation in event "Dissemination of the best practices of teaching European studies"
Partitipation in event "Dissemination of the best practices of teaching European studies"13 September 2023Teaching course "NGN and Data Protection"
More than 50 masters of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection in NGN.21 October 2023Section in CSIT-2023 Conference
Section "Discussion of scientific and practical results of mobile intelligent systems and search for partnership for startups. Data Protection in Smart Systems" within the conference CSIT-2023.26 January 2024Data Protection Day - 2024
Data Protection Day - 2024 conference was held, which gathered about 250 participants who discussed the situation with personal data protection in Ukraine and experience of implementation of European regulations in Ukraine.12 February 2024Teaching course "Data protection technologies and standards"
More than 190 bachelor students of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection20 February 2024Teaching course "Data Privacy in IoT"
More than 50 masters of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection in IoT.10 April 2024Workshop "European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Impact for Ukrainian IT-sector"
Workshop "European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Impact for Ukrainian IT-sector" with invited CIPP/E expert Anna Petrushko was dedicated to the rules of personal data processing in online services.27-31 May 2024Summer School "Data Privacy in IoT"
The participants of the Summer School "Data Privacy in IoT" were 9 speakers from different companies and universitys, as well as more than 100 students from different faculties of LPNU. Interesting master classes, coverage of current issues of personal data protection in IoT provided novice participants with useful knowledge.12 October 2024 Section at the CISS-2024 Conference
Section “Data Protection in Smart Systems” at the CISS-2024 Conference focused on the challenges of personal data protection and GDPR compliance in smart systems. Participants discussed current issues and shared approaches to ensuring privacy and security in this domain.28 January 2025Data Protection Day - 2025
Data Protection Day - 2025 conference was held, which gathered about 250 participants who discussed the situation with personal data protection in Ukraine and experience of implementation of European regulations in Ukraine.24 February 2025Teaching course "Data protection technologies and standards"
More than 180 bachelor students of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection24 February 2025Teaching course "Data Privacy in IoT"
More than 50 masters of the Department of Automated Control Systems have started studying the principles of data protection in IoT2-6 June 2025Summer School "Data Privacy in IoT"
The participants of the Summer School "Data Privacy in IoT" were 8 speakers from different companies and universitys, as well as more than 80 students from different faculties of LPNU. Interesting master classes, coverage of current issues of personal data protection in IoT provided novice participants with useful knowledge.15 September 2025Round Table "Data Protection in Ukraine: Challenges and the Impact of GDPR"
The Round table “Data Protection in Ukraine: Challenges and the Impact of GDPR,” bringing together representatives of government institutions, IT companies, academia, and human rights organizations. The participants discussed the current state and future prospects of data protection legislation in Ukraine, taking into account European experience and best practices.19 September 2025Workshop "European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Impact for Ukrainian IT-sector"
The workshop "European Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Impact for Ukrainian IT-sector" gathered around 130 participants. The event focused on GDPR requirements, best practices of data protection integration into software development processes, and practical cases relevant to the Ukrainian IT sector.





