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Rights of the Individual

One of the aims of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is to empower individuals and give them control over their personal data. The GDPR has a chapter on the rights of data subjects (individuals) which includes the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, the right to object and the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing.

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28
Mar
2012
Opinions

Cross-border threats to health

Opinion on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on serious cross-border threats to health

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Executive summary of the EDPS Opinion
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Topics
Rights of the Individual
Health
Surveillance
Tracking
7
Mar
2012
Opinions

Data protection reform package

Opinion on the data protection reform package

More information on EU Data Protection Reform Package

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Executive summary
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Topics
General Data Protection Regulation
Rights of the Individual
Accountability
Transfers of data
22
Feb
2012
Opinions Prior Check and Prior Consultations

Regulations requiring asset freezing

Opinion of 22 February 2012 on a notification for Prior Checking regarding the Processing of personal data in connection with regulations requiring asset freezing as CFSP related restrictive measures, European Commission  (Case 2010-0426)

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Topics
Rights of the Individual
Right to Restriction of Processing
8
Feb
2012
Supervisory Opinions

Publication on the Internet of the official directory of the agents of European institutions of bodies

Answer regarding the publication on the Internet of the official directory of the agents of European institutions of bodies

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Topics
Rights of the Individual
Right of Access
Right to Rectification
Privacy in the EU Institutions
31
Jan
2012
Factsheets

Factsheet 1 - Your personal information and the EU administration: What are your rights?

Everyone is entitled to protect their personal information. Data protection is a fundamental right, protected by European law and enshrined in Article 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. EDPS Factsheet 1 provides you with information on your data protection rights and how to exercise them.

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Further reading
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Topics
Data Protection Officer
Charter of Fundamental Rights
Regulation 45/2001
Rights of the Individual
Right of Information
Right of Access
Right to Rectification
Right to Erasure
Right to Restriction of Processing
Right to Object