European Commission 10 January 2017, COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL Exchanging and Protecting Personal Data in a Globalised World

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The document outlines the European Commission's strategic framework for the protection and exchange of personal data in a globalized context, emphasizing the importance of strong data protection laws as a fundamental right under the EU Charter. It highlights the comprehensive reform of EU data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Police Directive, which aim to harmonize data protection standards and facilitate international data flows while maintaining high protection levels. Additionally, the document discusses the mechanisms for international data transfers, such as adequacy decisions, which allow for the free flow of personal data to non-EU countries that provide equivalent protection, thereby promoting trade and consumer trust.AI