THE REFORM OF THE EU'S DATA PROTECTION RULES
THE REFORM OF THE EU'S DATA PROTECTION RULES

Summary/Abstract: The rapid rhythm of technological change and globalisation have profoundly transformed the life of every people and the way in which an ever-increasing volume of personal data is collected, accessed, used and transferred. As of 1 January 2012, the European Union has 503.5 million people and more than 250 million internet users. A big part of these people use online services for commercial or social activities. In exchange for these services people provide personal data that can be used later by companies for different goals. Obtaining personal data has become a purpose and an asset for many companies. Collecting, accessing, analysing, transferring and using the data of potential customers is often an important part of their activities. Companies are using new technologies to develop smart ways for obtaining information and ordinary users are increasingly less protected. Many times, in this fast growing race for information, the rules, the laws and the people’s rights are violated. In order to protect the public against these abuses the European Comission was obliged to take action. This paper sets out the main elements of the reform of the EU framework for data protection.

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