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As you know January 28th is celebrated Data Protection Day. At European level there have been events in celebration of the fourth edition of this event (I had to participate too).

The intervention of the Commissioner V. Reding was particularly important and interesting because they have been spelled out the actions it intends to adopt the Commission's privacy. Reding said that "intends to propose an update of EU legislation on privacy, by the general rules (Directive on data protection) in place since 1995, specific rules concerning the areas of internet and telecommunications (e-Privacy rules ). "

Speaking at the European Parliament has specified which will be of assistance:

- It 's necessary to clarify the practical application of certain rules and fundamental principles (such as consent and transparency);

- We need to ensure that personal data is protected regardless of the location of the controller.

- We need to promote Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PET), with the introduction of new principles of evolution (such as 'privacy by design').

- We need to strengthen enforcement and

- We need to incorporate the basic principles of data protection to cover all areas of EU competence, including police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters and the EU's external relations.

Negative impressions of Reding on body scanners.

In reality it comes time to change the European framework on privacy, taking account of how technological change has affected even the private lives of citizens.

It will then wait to see what proposals will be presented.

Meanwhile, the press release:

During today dedicated to the protection of personal data, the European Commission stressed the need to update the rules on privacy to keep pace with technological developments and ensure respect of privacy, legal certainty and the adoption of new technologies.

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The Commission today announced that now that the Lisbon Treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights came into force, continue to develop a clear and modern legislation applies throughout the EU aims to ensure a high level of protection of personal data and privacy. The first step in this direction will be a reform of direttivaUE of 1995 on the protection of personal data.

Source: Europe