*** Rule of law and privacy ***
“Even though there is no single definition of the rule of law, there is a common understanding that the rule of law aims to guarantee protection of and respect for human rights.”
With these words, @Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiorowski, , opened his lecture on “Rule of Law and Privacy” at the ELSA Alumni Annual Meeting.
In his speech, he highlighted the fundamental role of privacy in safeguarding individual dignity, freedom and autonomy, and explained why its protection is essential for a democratic state governed by the rule of law.
The Supervisor emphasized: “In the digital age, protecting privacy is not merely one of the consequences of the rule of law. It is one of the conditions that makes the rule of law possible.
Respect for privacy should therefore be regarded not only as a legal obligation, but also as an essential prerequisite for the functioning of a democratic society.
