The digital transformation of European industry and public services have increased the competitiveness of the EU economy. As information society and electronic communications develop, we must be careful that the rapidly changing technological landscape does not threaten fundamental rights in the EU.
Second opinion on the review of Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications), OJ C 128, 06.06.2009, p. 28
EDPS Comments on selected issues that arise from the IMCO report on the review of Directive 2002/22/EC (Universal Service) & Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy)
Opinion on the the Proposal for a Decision establishing a multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies, OJ C 2, 7.01.2009, p. 2
Opinion on the Proposal for a Directive amending, among others, Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications), OJ C 181, 18.07.2008, p. 1
During his third year of activities, the EDPS continued to invest in the establishment of an advanced data protection culture within the EC institutions and bodies. Since 2004, almost 150 prior checks of risky processing systems and 25 opinions on proposals for new legislation have been issued. It is now time for the EDPS to broaden his supervisory activities and start to inspect and measure results.
