Data Protection in the European Union

Published: May 16, 2003
Updated: May 09, 2003
Section: Network Security Library :: Anti Spam
Author: European Communities
Company: European Communities
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Information relating to individuals, called ‘personal data’, is collected and used in many aspects of everyday life. Advancement in computer technology along with new telecommunications networks is allowing personal data to travel across borders with greater ease.. As a result, data concerning the citizens of one Member State are sometimes processed in other Member States of the EU. Therefore, as personal data is collected and exchanged more frequently, regulation on data transfers becomes necessary.

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