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Technologies

As new technologies emerge and are integrated into our lives (internet of things, for instance) new uses of personal data evolve. Together with growth in computing and detection capabilities, in the field of biometrics for instance, these evolutions raise legitimate concerns about the protection of privacy and personal data.

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3
Dec
2010
Annual Reports

2009 Annual Report - A year of major importance for the fundamental right to data protection

The report shows that 2009 was of major importance for the fundamental right to data protection.

This is due to a number of key developments: the entering into force of the Lisbon Treaty, ensuring a strong legal basis for comprehensive data protection in all areas of EU policy; the start of a public consultation on the future of the EU legal framework for data protection; and the adoption of a new five-year policy programme for the area of freedom, security and justice ("Stockholm Programme") with the emphasis on the importance of data protection in this area.

The EDPS has been highly involved in these fields and is determined to pursue this course in the near future. 

You can obtain a paper version of this Annual Report on EU Bookshop. 

Full text of the Annual Report:
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Summary:
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Topics
Data Protection Officer
Charter of Fundamental Rights
ePrivacy Directive
International Cooperation
Health
Judicial Cooperation
Police Cooperation
Privacy in the EU Institutions
Transparency
Technologies
6
Oct
2010
Formal Comments

Public consultation on open Internet and net neutrality in Europe - EC

Letter and comments concerning DG INFSO's public consultation on open Internet and net neutrality in Europe (Case 2010-0645)

Available languages: German, English, French
Topics
Net Neutrality
Electronic Communications, Information Society
Technologies
29
Apr
2010
European Conferences

Prague, 29-30 April 2010

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Resolution on future development of data protection and privacy
Available languages: English
Resolution on the use of body scanners for airport security purposes
Available languages: English
Resolution on the set up of joint actions of awareness and education of youngsters at a European and international level
Available languages: English, French
Topics
Judicial Cooperation
Technologies
Biometrics
21
Apr
2010
Opinions

Citizens' initiative

Opinion on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the citizens' initiative

See also the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the citizens’ initiative

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Topics
Regulation 45/2001
Information Security
Technologies