Council of the European Union and European Parliament 18 December 2000, Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data

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Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 establishes a framework for the protection of individuals regarding the processing of personal data by Community institutions and bodies, aiming to uphold fundamental rights and freedoms, particularly the right to privacy. Key provisions include the establishment of an independent supervisory authority, the European Data Protection Supervisor, responsible for monitoring compliance, and specific obligations for data controllers regarding the lawful processing of personal data. The Regulation applies to all processing activities conducted by Community institutions and bodies, ensuring that data protection principles are consistently enforced across the European Union.AI