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Personal information in published administrative decisions

11th April 2025

The Data Protection Authority recently issued a ruling on the publication of personal information in administrative decisions by the Directorate of Fisheries.

Administrative decisions 2023 - Directorate of Fisheries

According to the ruling, administrative decisions of the Directorate of Fisheries may contain personal information when their publication is based on legal provisions, the ruling can be accessed on the website of the Data Protection Authority.

The Directorate of Fisheries has published all administrative decisions since 2022 on suspension of fishing permits and revocation of weighing licenses. The publication of administrative decisions contributes to transparency in the Directorate of Fisheries work, predictability for those working in the industry, and provides both the Directorate of Fisheries and industry stakeholders appropriate restraint.

In the Directorate of Fisheries annual report, interested parties can learn more about statistical information on administrative decisions in infringement cases