Memo: EU data protection reform: Vice-President Reding and Polish Minister for Administration and Digital Affairs Boni want rules that are good for citizens and good for business

On 1 March 2013, European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner and Michał Boni, Minister for Administration and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Poland, met in Brussels where they reaffirmed their intention to make swift progress on the proposed EU data protection reform.

They agreed on the importance of the data protection reform for individuals and businesses. Europeans should know that their data benefits from a high level of data protection irrespective of where they are in Europe or who processes their data. A modern set of common data protection rules can strongly stimulate the development of Europe's digital economy. Recognising the significance of the reform, they agreed on the need to continue the pan-European debate on data protection, involving citizens, businesses and NGOs.

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ESO: Background Information: European Data Protection Day 2013: Full speed ahead towards reliable and modern EU data protection laws http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-european-data-protection-day-2013-full-speed-ahead-towards-reliable-and-modern-eu-data-protection-laws/

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