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21-05-2013 - Data protection
Speech: The EU's Data Protection rules and Cyber Security Strategy: two sides of the same coin
European Commission Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Speech: NATO Parliamentary Assembly/Luxembourg 19 May 2013 The Internet is the infrastructure of the modern age. It accounted for more than 20% of GDP growth in the world’s major economies over the last five years.
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08-05-2013 - Data protection
EU Charter is making fundamental rights a reality for citizens
European Commission Press release Brussels, 8 May 2013 Three years after it became legally binding, the impact of the European Union’s Charter of Fundamental Rights is increasingly clear. It is becoming a point of reference not only for the EU institutions when drawing up legislation but also for the European...
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26-03-2013 - Data protection
EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding and Ronan Dunne of Telefónica stress importance of EU data protection reform
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 26 March 2013 In the margins of an event on the EU data protection reform, Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner will meet Ronan Dunne, CEO of Telefónica UK to discuss the importance of the Commission’s proposed reform of EU data protection rules (see IP/12/46...
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19-03-2013 - Data protection
EU Data Protection: European Parliament's legal affairs committee backs uniform data protection rules
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 19 March 2013 The European Commission today welcomed the adoption of an opinion by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) on the Commission’s proposal for a Data Protection Regulation reforming the EU’s data protection rules that date back to 1995 (see IP/12/46 and IP/13/57).
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07-03-2013 - Data protection
Justice Council 8 March 2013
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 7 March 2013 Main agenda items: Reform of EU data protection rules Protecting the euro against counterfeiting through criminal law European Protection Order in civil matters Lunch debate on the European Justice Scoreboard 1.
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07-03-2013 - Data protection
Speech: The EU's Data Protection reform: Decision-Time is Now
European Commission Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission Speech: 2nd Annual Cloud Computing Conference/Brussels 7 March 2013 Main Messages of the Speech 1/ On timing: We are at the heart of the negotiations on the legislative proposals [on data protection]. The Irish Presidency is pushing the file forwards.
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07-03-2013 - Data protection
German Minister for the Interior Hans-Peter Friedrich and EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding emphasise the importance of the EU General Data Protection Regulation for the digital sing...
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 7 March 2013 Today, at a joint working breakfast ahead of the Justice and Home Affairs Council, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission, and, Hans-Peter Friedrich, the German Interior Minister, reaffirmed their shared objective of a reform of European data protection rules.
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05-03-2013 - Data protection
EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding and German Consumer Protection Minister Ilse Aigner see European data protection reform as ‘historic opportunity’
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 26 February 2013 The EU Justice Commissioner and Vice President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding, and the German Federal Minister for Consumer Protection, Ilse Aigner, described the planned EU General Data Protection Regulation as a ‘historic opportunity’ to modernise existing data protection rules and bring them into the...
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20-02-2013 - Data protection
EU Data Protection: European Parliament's Industry committee backs uniform data protection rules
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 20 February 2013 The European Commission today welcomed the adoption of an opinion by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) on the Commission’s proposals to reform the EU’s data protection rules which date back to 1995 (see IP/12/46 and IP/13/57).
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11-02-2013 - Data protection
EU Data Protection Reform: Major Telecoms Operators Support Push for Level-Playing Field
European Commission MEMO Brussels, 11 February 2013 Today, Vice-President Viviane Reding is meeting Luigi Gambardella, chairman of ETNO, who represents the leading telecommunications network operators in Europe to discuss the EU Data Protection rules proposed by the European Commission in January 2012 (see IP/12/46 and IP/13/57).
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06-02-2013 - Data protection
Myth-busting: consistency is at the heart of the new data protection rules
The proposed General Data Protection Regulation
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06-02-2013 - Data protection
The Proposed General Data Protection Regulation: The Consistency Mechanism Explained
The main innovations of the proposed General Data Protection Regulation
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28-01-2013 - Data protection
European Data Protection Day 2013: Full speed ahead towards reliable and modern EU data protection laws
Commission Press release Brussels, 28 January 2013 European One year ago, ahead of the European Data Protection Day 2012, the European Commission proposed a root and branch reform of the EU’s data protection rules to make them fit for the 21st century (IP/12/46).
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08-01-2013 - Data protection
Commission welcomes European Parliament rapporteurs' support for strong EU data protection rules
European MEMO Brussels, 10 January 2013 Commission European Parliament rapporteurs today presented two draft reports on the reform of the EU's data protection rules proposed by the European Commission just a year ago (see IP/12/46 and MEMO/12/41).
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08-01-2013 - Data protection
Euronews episode: Careful what you click on!
How to save the concept of internet privacy, without putting the brakes on new technology and services.
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07-12-2012 - Data protection
Myth-busting: what Commission proposals on data protection do and don't mean
On 25 January 2012, the Commission presented its data protection reform proposal. It sparked an intense, vibrant, fascinating debate. Here's what the reform does and does not do. It's important not to get side-tracked.
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04-12-2012 - Data protection
The overhaul of EU rules on data protection: making the single market work for business
European Commission Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner 3rd Annual European Data Protection and Privacy Conference /Brussels 4 December 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen, 1995 was a long time ago. In terms of digital technologies, a different age. Since then, the internet has blossomed.
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19-11-2012 - Data protection
Commission to renegotiate Council of Europe Data Protection Convention on behalf of EU
European MEMO Brussels, 19 November 2012 Commission Today the Commission adopted a recommendation that will allow it to negotiate the modernisation of Convention 108, the Council of Europe's convention on data protection, on behalf of the European Union.
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08-06-2012 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Today's Justice Council: A good day for citizens and a good day for growth! Justice Council press confere...
European Commission MAIN MESSAGES OF THE SPEECH On Brussels I Today we achieved a breakthrough on the reform of the Brussels I regulation which abolishes the time-consuming and costly 'exequatur' procedure in civil and commercial cases.
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03-05-2012 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Strong and independent data protection authorities: the bedrock of the EU's data protection reform Spring...
Ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue our discussion on the reform proposal on data protection. Since I last met many of you, in December at the last Working Party 29 meeting, the Commission adopted its proposals for a reform of the EU's data protection rules.
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19-03-2012 - Data protection
EU Conference: Privacy and Protection of Personal Data
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12-03-2012 - Data protection
Hungary: Commission continues accelerated infringement procedure on independence of the data protection supervisor and measures affecting the judiciary and asks additional information on ...
European Commission - Press release Brussels, 7 March 2012 – The European Commission has today decided on further steps following Hungary’s reply to three letters of formal notice of 17 January (see IP/12/24) and their legal analysis.
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12-03-2012 - Data protection
Hungary – infringements: Commission takes further legal steps on measures affecting the judiciary and the independence of the data protection authority, notes some progress on central b...
Brussels, 7 March 2012 On 1 January, a new Constitution and a number of cardinal laws entered into force in Hungary. The European Commission immediately conducted a full legal analysis of the final versions of the new provisions and their compatibility with European Union Treaties and decided to launch three...
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04-03-2012 - Data protection
Euronews episode: e-business: your privacy on the line
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01-03-2012 - Data protection
Protecting your data, protecting you.
70% of EU citizens are worried about the misuse of their personal data. That's why the EU is developing rules to strengthen your right to access, change or delete your data. And it's adding a 'Right to be Forgotten' online, letting you remove all your data from a website as soon as you want it gone. Because your personal data, it's you.
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08-02-2012 - Data protection
Euronews episode: Our private lives on the web
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27-01-2012 - Data protection
Data Protection Day: safeguarding privacy rights
Davos, 27 January 2012 28 January is European Data Protection Day, a joint initiative by the European Commission and the Council of Europe to raise awareness of how people's personal information is dealt with and their rights to data protection.
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27-01-2012 - Data protection
Europe this week 27 January 2012
27 January 2012 Table of content: Data Protection Safeguarding fundamental rights – Adapting EU data protection to the digital age to clear citizens' doubts about the cloud EU Decision-Making Countdown on the European Citizens' Initiative - Proactive policy proposals soon on the table Data Protection Safeguarding fundamental rights – Adapting...
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25-01-2012 - Data protection
The reform at a glance: what's in it for me?
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25-01-2012 - Data protection
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25-01-2012 - Data protection
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25-01-2012 - Data protection
Commission proposes a comprehensive reform of the data protection rules
Brussels, 25 January 2012 – The European Commission has today proposed a comprehensive reform of the EU's 1995 data protection rules to strengthen online privacy rights and boost Europe's digital economy. Technological progress and globalisation have profoundly changed the way our data is collected, accessed and used. In addition, the 27 EU Member States have implemented the 1995 rules differently, resulting in divergences in enforcement. A single law will do away with the current fragmentation and costly administrative burdens, leading to savings for businesses of around €2.3 billion a year. The initiative will help reinforce consumer confidence in online services, providing a much needed boost to growth, jobs and innovation in Europe.
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24-01-2012 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The EU Data Protection Reform 2012: Making Europe the Standard Setter for Modern Data Protection Rules in...
Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to be back at the DLD (Digital, Life, Design). Since its foundation in 2005, this one-of-a kind conference allows people from business, technology, media and politics to exchange dreams and experiences about the transformation of markets, culture and society through digital technologies and the...
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29-11-2011 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Building trust in the Digital Single Market: Reforming the EU’s data protection rules Conference organi...
Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be with you today to discuss the reform of the European Union data protection laws and its impact on businesses. The collection and storage of personal information are now essential elements of almost all companies’ daily business – from insurance firms and banks...
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06-07-2011 - Data protection
Statement by Vice-President Reding on the European Parliament's vote on the Voss report
Brussels, 6 July 2011 The European Parliament approved a report by German Christian Democrat Axel Voss today that supports the Commission’s reform of the 1995 Data Protection Directive. The report states that people must be able to have their data easily deleted, corrected or blocked and be informed about any...
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20-06-2011 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Assuring data protection in the age of the internet BBA (British Bankers' Association) Data Protection an...
Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here at the British Bankers' Association's Data Protection and Privacy Conference to share with you my ideas on the upcoming data protection reform for Europe. The protection of personal data is one of the basic values for people in Europe, for the...
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18-05-2011 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The reform of the EU Data Protection Directive: the impact on businesses European Business Summit Brussel...
The growth of the internet economy brings tremendous economic benefits. This needs to be taken very much into account when the EU will start working on a new, modern and comprehensive framework for data protection across our continent later this year.
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06-04-2011 - Data protection
European Data Protection Commissioners insist on the need for a comprehensive EU approach to data protection
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, Wednesday 6 April 2011 On 5 April 2011, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the Chairman of the Article 29 Data Protection Working Party(*) hosted the annual Spring Conference of European Data Protection Commissioners in Brussels, involving data protection authorities from EU and non-EU Member States,...
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06-04-2011 - Data protection
Data Protection: European Commission requests Germany to ensure independence of data supervisory authority
Brussels, 6 April 2011 The European Commission has acted today to ensure that the EU rules on the protection of personal data are respected in Germany. The Commission has formally requested Germany to comply with a judgment on 9 March 2010 by the EU's Court of Justice (C-518/07).
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31-03-2011 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Who pays for Data Protection? EPP Group Public Hearing Brussels, 31 March 2011
Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to this debate on the very important question: "Who pays for Data Protection?" I am pleased to see that the European Parliament is taking a proactive approach to the data protection reform, which is my top legislative priority.
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30-03-2011 - Data protection
EU-US Negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism
Brussels, 29 March 2011 Today the European Union and the United States opened negotiations on an agreement to protect personal information exchanged in the context of fighting crime and terrorism. The negotiations will build on our longstanding, robust cooperation and agreements in this area.
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28-01-2011 - Data protection
EU Data Protection Day 2011
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27-01-2011 - Data protection
Data Protection Day: guaranteeing individuals' privacy rights
Brussels, 28 January 2011 Nowadays the exchange of information across the globe has become easier and faster. An individual’s personal data – email, photos and electronic agendas – may be created in the UK using software hosted in Germany; processed in India; stored in Poland and accessed in Spain by...
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15-01-2011 - Data protection
European Commission's comprehensive approach
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.
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06-12-2010 - Data protection
European Commission ready to start talks with US on personal data agreement to fight terrorism or crime
Brussels, 3 December 2010 EU Justice Ministers today approved the start of talks between the European Union and the United States on a personal data protection agreement when cooperating to fight terrorism or crime. The European Commission adopted the draft mandate for negotiating such an agreement on 26 May 2010...
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14-07-2010 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Towards a true Single Market of data protection Meeting of the Article...
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here today to discuss privacy and personal data protection matters with the real experts, those who have the essential role of ensuring that European rules are complied with at national level. Protection of personal data is a fundamental right.
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01-07-2010 - Data protection
Stakeholder consultation: meeting on the review of the EU's data protection regulatory framework
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24-03-2010 - Data protection
European Commission prepares new negotiations with US on transfer of bank data for counter-terrorism purposes
Brussels, 24 March 2010 The Commission today adopted a draft mandate for negotiating bank data transfers with the United States government under the Terrorist Financing Tracking Programme (TFTP). The Commission wants to complete an agreement this summer to limit gaps in security.
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12-03-2010 - Data protection
Future EU-US international agreement
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.
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29-01-2010 - Data protection
Viviane Reding Member of the European Commission responsible for Information Society and Media Privacy: the challenges ahead for the European Union Keynote Speech at the Data Protection D...
SPEECH/ 10/16 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to be with you today to celebrate the Data Protection Day. The growing number of events organised each year all over Europe to raise awareness and inform citizens of their privacy rights clearly demonstrates the usefulness of this Day.
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28-01-2010 - Data protection
EU Data Protection Day 2010
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31-12-2009 - Data protection
Legal framework
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.
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12-11-2009 - Data protection
Workshop on the economic benefits of Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs)
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19-05-2009 - Data protection
"Personal data - more use, more protection?"
In May 2009 the Commission organised a conference dedicated to personal data use and protection and to examining new challenges for privacy.
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01-05-2009 - Data protection
Review of the data protection legal framework
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.
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30-09-2002 - Data protection
Data Protection Conference on the Implementation of Directive 95/46/EC
Conference on the implementation of Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data
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15-09-2002 - Data protection
Online Consultation for citizens' & controllers' views on the implementation
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.
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05-06-2002 - Data protection
Consultation of EU countries and Data Protection Authorities on the implementing measures
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.
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01-06-2002 - Data protection
Position papers from interested parties on the implementation
When developing policy and legislation, the European Commission consults widely with EU citizens and stakeholders through public consultations.