Council of the European Union and European Parliament 24 October 1995, Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data

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Directive 95/46/EC establishes a framework for the protection of individuals concerning the processing of personal data and aims to ensure the free movement of such data within the European Union. Key provisions include the requirement for lawful and fair processing of personal data, the necessity for consent from data subjects, and the obligation for Member States to implement national laws that align with the Directive's principles. The application and enforcement of this Directive are overseen by Member States, which must ensure compliance and report on their implementation to the European Commission.AI