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Data Protection Day 2012: Safeguarding online privacy rights through modern data protection rules

24/01/2012

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's data protection rules. People in the EU have a right to personal data protection through the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Protecting this right is increasingly important as we leave digital traces with every move we make. The reform of today’s outdated legislation will safeguard online privacy rights and help boost Europe's digital economy.

Justice

17/01/2012
European Commission launches accelerated infringement proceedings against Hungary
The European Commission has today started legal action against Hungary over new legislation that came into force on 1 January 2012. The infringement proceedings concern the following three areas: the independence of the judiciary as regards mandatory early retirement of judges and prosecutors at the age of 62 instead of 70; the independence of the national data protection authority; the independence of the national central bank.

Fundamental Rights

Roger Weber, Mayor of Schengen, and Viviane Reding (c) EU

01/09/2011
EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding in Schengen
Viviane Reding is holding a seminar with her cabinet in Schengen Thursday and Friday (1-2 September). She will take strategic decisions on the political priorities and initiatives for the coming 12 months. Commissioner Reding said: "The decision to go to Schengen has obvious reasons. Schengen is not only a beautiful village. It is a synonym for 'free movement'."

Citizenship

20/12/2011
Protecting your rights – online, at home and abroad
EU citizenship, automatically granted to any national in the European Union, brings important rights: the right to live, work and study in any EU country, electoral rights, the right to fair trial, and consular protection and other travel-related rights. The European Commission ensures that all EU countries follow EU Treaty rules and put these rights into practice to benefit citizens.

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"The letter of rights will inform people arrested about their rights in a language they understand, including the right to interpretation and translation and the right of access to a lawyer"

Civil Liberties Committee rapporteur, Birgit Sippel (S&D, DE)