Directive 95/46/EC is adopted

The European Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data) is adopted.

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The GDPR kickstarts other data protection actions

• The European Commission will review the existing list of countries which offer an adequate level of protection of personal data.
• Data Protection Authorities will, at national and EU level, explore data protection certification - granting seals and marks to services - to reinforce consumer confidence.