ePrivacydirektiivistä

ePrivacydirektiivistä, also known as the Data Protection Directive, is a regulation within the European Union that aims to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, particularly their privacy, in relation to the processing of personal data. The directive was adopted in 1995 and has been a cornerstone of EU data protection law. It applies to the processing of personal data by individuals and organizations within the EU, as well as to organizations outside the EU that offer goods or services to individuals in the EU or monitor their behavior.

The directive establishes a set of principles for the processing of personal data, including the need for lawful and fair processing, the purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity and confidentiality, and accountability. It also provides individuals with rights over their personal data, such as the right to access, rectify, erase, and object to the processing of their data.

The directive has been influential in shaping data protection laws around the world, and it has been updated and replaced by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018. The GDPR builds on the principles established by the directive and introduces new requirements and rights for individuals and organizations.