The directive protects citizens' fundamental right to data protection whenever personal data is used by criminal law enforcement authorities for law enforcement purposes. Information about the incorporation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into the EEA Agreement.ĮU Member States notifications to the European Commission under the GDPR The Data Protection Law Enforcement Directiveĭirective (EU) 2016/680 on the protection of natural persons regarding processing of personal data connected with criminal offences or the execution of criminal penalties, and on the free movement of such data. More information for companies and individuals. The regulation entered into force on and applies since. A single law will also do away with the current fragmentation in different national systems and unnecessary administrative burdens. The regulation is an essential step to strengthen individuals' fundamental rights in the digital age and facilitate business by clarifying rules for companies and public bodies in the digital single market. This text includes the corrigendum published in the OJEU of. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) More than 90% of Europeans say they want the same data protection rights across the EU and regardless of where their data is processed.

The data protection package adopted in May 2016 aims at making Europe fit for the digital age. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights stipulates that EU citizens have the right to protection of their personal data.

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