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The harmonization of rules protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data across the Union The need for a climate of trust in order to develop the digital economy throughout the internal market to also encourage markets and business. It should be noted that the objectives and principles of Directive 95/46/EC still remain valid today, however the same and as a Directive, has led to a fragmentation in the application of personal data protection in the territory of the Union.
Currently there is no difficulty in stating that there is a widespread perception of legal uncertainty among individuals and in particular that online operations entail serious risks for the protection of natural persons. In the Member States there are different and co-existing regulations with different levels of protection of rights, freedoms and the right to protection web designs and development service of personal data: this may hinder the free movement of personal data within the Union. Consequently, such differences may constitute a brake on the pursuit of economic activities in the Union and distort competition. There is therefore a need to strengthen existing rights with greater control by individuals over their personal data.
Who does the GDPR apply to? The protection of Regulation no. 679/2016, applies to natural persons , regardless of nationality or place of residence but does not regulate the processing of personal data relating to legal persons ; Furthermore, it does not apply to the personal data of deceased persons but the individual states of the European Union can naturally provide rules to this effect. Greater protection, however, is provided for minors. What is the GDPR? GDPR: some basic definitions 1. Personal data Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (“data subject”). An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly.
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