Agenda Profile: Irja Lutsar
The Chancellor of Justice's report on the conformity of legislative acts with the Constitution and the performance of other duties assigned to the Chancellor by law.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political focus is on balancing data protection regulations and the freedom of medical research. The speaker expresses strong concern that the current rules have gone "too far," hindering the acquisition of new knowledge necessary for better patient treatment. This is primarily an outcome-based position, which criticizes excessive bureaucracy, such as the process of obtaining a research permit that takes a year and a half.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of medicine and scientific research, referring to medicine as an experiential discipline and historical learning acquired through treating the sick. He uses specific procedural examples, such as the duration required to obtain a research permit and the impact of data protection on the development of science. The expertise focuses on the practical negative effect of data protection regulation on scientific research.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, concerned, and interrogative, presenting the problem directly to the Chancellor of Justice. The speaker relies on personal observations and concrete data (one and a half years to obtain a research permit) to support their claims. The tone is formal and focuses on a logical appeal, emphasizing the system's "stalling" in the acquisition of new knowledge.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at excessive data protection regulation that impedes medical progress and scientific research. The criticism is both procedural and policy-based, centering on the fact that the system has become abnormally slow and obstructive. This criticism extends beyond Estonia's borders, encompassing regulations in the European Union and globally.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker respectfully addresses the Chancellor of Justice, acknowledging his speech, and poses a question aimed at finding a solution. He frames the problem as a broad-based, international challenge, indicating the necessity for cooperation on a wider scale.
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Regional Focus
The focus is broad, encompassing both Estonia's domestic research environment (specifically, the lengthy processing of research permits) and the international regulatory framework. The issue is viewed as global, affecting the entire European Union and the world.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the balance between personal privacy (data protection) and the promotion of public health (better treatment for patients). The speaker strongly advocates that current data protection is overly restrictive and impedes the acquisition of new knowledge necessary for the benefit of society.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on regulatory reform, specifically the review of data protection legislation, which has resulted in abnormally lengthy processing times for research permits. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of finding a solution to accelerate scientific research and improve medical treatment.
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