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European Union - Regulations > Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (Text with EEA relevance.)
Short Summary
Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council aims to protect the personal data of natural persons processed by Union institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies. It ensures the free movement of such data and repeals Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC. The regulation recognizes the fundamental right to the protection of personal data and aligns the data protection rules for Union institutions with those adopted for the public sector in Member States. It applies to the processing of personal data by Union institutions, whether by automated means or not, and covers activities falling within the scope of judicial cooperation in criminal matters and police cooperation. The regulation also establishes the principles of data protection by design and by default, the rights of data subjects, and the responsibilities and liabilities of controllers and processors. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, consent, and the protection of special categories of personal data. The regulation also addresses the notification and communication of personal data breaches and the cooperation with the European Data Protection Supervisor.
Whom does it apply to?
Union institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies
What does it govern?
The protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data
What are exemptions?
This Regulation does not apply to the processing of personal data in the course of an activity of Union institutions and bodies which fall outside the scope of Union law.
What are the Penalties?
Not specified.
Jurisdiction
European Union