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The article on the website of the Personal Data Protection Office discusses a decision regarding a complaint about the processing of personal data by a public institution. In this case, the complainant accused the institution of violating personal data protection regulations, leading to an intervention by the supervisory authority. The Office reviewed the presented evidence and circumstances of the case, concluding that the public institution indeed failed to meet its obligations. This decision emphasizes the importance of personal data protection in the context of public activities and highlights the responsibility of entities processing data. With the growing societal concerns about privacy, authorities are tasked with not only enforcing legal provisions but also educating citizens about their rights.