Luxembourg (Europe)

As part of the 11th Data Protection Day, the Commission nationale pour la protection des données (CNPD) has published three animated videos about future European regulation concerning data protection and has launched its new complaint form.

With the rise of modern technologies, more and more individual information is collected, exchanged and processed, often without the persons concerned knowing by whom, for what purpose, for how long and with what effects. Globalisation and new connection tools (social networks, smartphones, smart homes, connected cars, etc.) have pushed back the traditional limits that restricted the availability of our personal data.

The exploitation of personal data for advertising purposes is indeed often the basis of the "business model" of social networks, search engines or other companies offering services on the Internet. In the age of digitisation, the protection of individuals' fundamental rights, including data protection, becomes essential.

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2013/12/21/privacy-in-the-digital-world-shouldnt-we-talk-about-it/

Les entreprises luxembourgeoises doivent se préparer à la nouvelle législation européenne sur la protection des données personnelles, estime PwC Luxembourg.

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