Data protection laws in the European Union

Abstract:
This study published by FEDMA and the US DMA, gives a detailed description and analysis of the European data protection regime. Specific attention is given to the implications for those engaged in marketing and database management. It includes chapters on the following topics.

- The scope and requirements of the Data Protection Directive
- Supervision and control
- Rights to access and amend information held by DM companies
- Use of publicly available data.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Scope of the Framework Directive
3. Data Protection Principles and Criteria for Lawful Processing
4. Informing Data Subjects
5. Rights of Data Subjects
6. Supervision, Notification and Enforcement
7. Transborder Data Transfers.

The book is accompanied by two CD-ROMs:
Vol.1: Annexes and Source Documents
Vol.2: Data Protection Laws of 15 Member States of the EU Analyzed.