The EU Commission new data protection proposed rules for the digital age

Current EU data protection rules date back to 1995. In those days the internet was virtually unknown to the majority of Europeans.

Today, 250 million people use the internet daily in Europe. Just think how that has changed our personal data landscape through the explosion of e-commerce, social networks, on-line games and cloud computing.

The European Commission has therefore adopted proposals for updating data protection rules to meet the challenges of the digital age. In particular, proposals which will strengthen the protection of EU citizens personal data online.

These proposals will now be debated by the Council and the European Parliament before they can become law. In the meantime, for some additional information also watch the short video "Take Control Of Your Personal Data" or download the EU Commission Data Protection Brochure

Click here for further information from the European Commission - Justice