The EU Parliament have approved new EU data protection rules which aim to give citizens back control of their personal data and create a high, uniform level of data protection across the EU. The key provisions which are due to come into force in two-years’ time include:
- a right to be forgotten;
- ‘free, informed, specific and explicit’ consent needed for the processing of private personal data;
- a right to transfer personal data to another service provider;
- the right to know when personal data has been hacked; and,
- stronger enforcement and fines up to 4% of firms’ total worldwide annual turnover.
The Information Commissioner’s Office have pointed out that some things will need to be done differently and organisations can begin their preparations for the new rules by reading its ‘12 steps to take now’.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.
