Data protection rules as a trust-enabler in the EU and beyond – taking stock

Summary:

Communication presented on 24 July 2019 by the European Commission looking at the impact of the EU data protection rules, and how implementation can be improved further.

Further information:

Strong data protection rules are essential to guarantee the fundamental right to the protection of personal data. They are central to a democratic society and an important component of an increasingly data-driven economy. The EU aspires to seize the many opportunities that the digital transformation offers in terms of services, jobs and innovation, while at the same time tackling the challenges these bring.

This report, published just over one year after the entry into application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), concludes that most Member States have set up the necessary legal framework, and that the new system strengthening the enforcement of the data protection rules is falling into place. Businesses are developing a compliance culture, while citizens are becoming more aware of their rights. At the same time, convergence towards high data protection standards is progressing at international level.

European Commission: Press Release, 24/07/2019: General Data Protection Regulation shows results, but work needs to continue http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-4449_en.htm

European Commission: Speech, 24/07/2019: Speaking points of Commissioner Jourová on the Anti-money laundering package and Data protection communication http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-19-4649_en.htm

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