The Secretariat operates at the directorate level.
Director
Dr Vassilios Zorkadis
It consists of three departments:
the Auditors' Department,
Auditors have a legal or IT background and are responsible, among others, for the following tasks
- to conduct administrative audits in files containing personal data.
- to issue regulatory acts pertaining to special and technical matters arising from the relevant legislation on data protection.
- to issue directives with an aim to enhance uniformity of implementation and to protect personal data vis--vis technological development.
- to assist Controllers in drafting codes of conduct.
- to examine complaints, issue decisions, recommendations and suggestions for Controllers, and report violations to administrative and judicial authorities.
- to handle issues relating to the drawing up and publication of the annual report of the Authority.
- to grant permits for a) the collection and processing of sensitive personal data and respective files, b) interconnection of files including sensitive data, c) transboundary flow of personal data
- to offer information and suggestions to all interested parties on their compliance with the regulations which apply for the processing of personal data.
Head of the Department
Dr Zoe Kardasiadou
Personnel
Legal Auditors
Maria Alikakou, Evanthia Chatziliassi, Fotini Karvela, Kalliopi Karveli, Dr Charicleia Latsiou, Kyriaki Manika, Dr Eleni Maragou, Theodora Toutziaraki, Evmorfia Iosifina Tsakiridou, Dr Dimitrios Zografopoulos.
ICT Auditors
Konstantina Kambouraki, Dr Konstantinos Limniotis, Ioannis Lykotrafitis, Dr Konstantinos Moulinos, Dr Athina Bourka, Georgia Panagopoulou, Dr Georgios Rousopoulos, Leonidas Roussos, Efrossini Siougle.
the Communications and Public Relations Department,
The Department of Communications and Public Relations is responsible for the following tasks
- to assist the HDPA in developing and implementing its communication strategy.
- to cater for the Public Relations of the HDPA and communicate with agencies, bodies and institutions in the public and private sectors as well as data protection authorities abroad, competent EU institutions and international organisations.
- to issue information leaflets, make press announcements and help develop radio and TV spots promoting the mission and the areas of competence of the HDPA.
- to monitor the media with regard to issues related to the protection of personal data.
- to organize seminars, conferences and other events pertinent to the areas of competence of the HDPA.
- to set up, maintain and update the Authority's library, the archive of Greek and foreign publications, the archive of decisions of international bodies and EU institutions pertinent to data protection.
- to edit and proofread the Annual Report of the HDPA and oversee its publication.
Head of the Department
Dr Elias Athanasiadis
Personnel
Amalia Logiaki
Evangelia Kapakoulaki
Georgia Georgiou
the Administration Department,
The Administration Department is in charge of the following tasks
- to cater for the secretarial support of the Authority (registry, minutes, personnel files, typing, computer applications, etc.).
- to manage personnel-related issues, including the keeping of personnel files, and manage the computer network infrastructure.
Head of the Department
Aimilia Chrysovelidi
Personnel
Konstantinos Aidinis, Roula Avgerinopoulou, Ioannis Ballos, Melpomeni Giannaki, Antonis Makkas, Lambros Nikolaou, Georgia Palaiologou, Andreas Papadopoulos, Eirini Papageorgopoulou, Eleni Patsoura, Symeon Petrou, Smaragda Printezi, Evangelia Zervou, Ioannis Samios.
the Finance Department,
The Finance Department is in charge of the following tasks
- to cater for the financial affairs of the Authority (budget, payroll, payment orders, procurement of office supplies, etc.).
- to prepare the HDPA's budget and care for its execution and amendments.
Head of the Department
Maria Kokkinaki
Personnel
Kostas Kafiris, Fotini Papaliosa, Eleni Patsoura.
