Summary
The European Parliament gives consent to a protocol amending Convention 108 to modernize data protection for the digital age and align it with EU standards like the GDPR. 10 02.05.2019
Other
human rights
legislative procedure
international relations
information and information processing
Key points
- Modernization of data protection standards to address the challenges of the digital era and new communication technologies.
- Harmonization of international standards with EU legal frameworks, specifically the GDPR and the Police Directive.
- Promotion of the 'European data protection model' on a global scale to inspire other nations.
- Facilitation of international data transfers by providing higher levels of protection and appropriate safeguards.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision authorising Member States to ratify, in the interest of the European Union, the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data
Protocol amending the Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data ***
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