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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the right to privacy and the right to data protection?

  • They are completely separate and unrelated concepts.
  • Data protection is a subset of the right to privacy.
  • They are exactly the same thing with no discernible difference.
  • They are closely related but not identical. (correct)

    • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 was the first international law to address data protection specifically.

    False

    What is the primary purpose of the Council of Europe, as mentioned in the text?

    To bring together the states of Europe to promote the rule of law, democracy, human rights, and social development.

    The concept of informational privacy is also known as the 'right to informational ___________' in some jurisdictions.

    <p>self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancements led to the emergence of informational privacy concerns?

    <p>Computers and the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal instruments with their descriptions:

    <p>UDHR = Established the right to privacy in 1948. ECHR = Affirmed the right to respect for private and family life in 1950. Article 7 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights = Includes the right to the protection of personal data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    European states began adopting data protection laws in the 1990s.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU acknowledges data protection as a fundamental right?

    <p>Article 16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Data Protection Directive of 1995 completely eliminated inconsistencies in data protection across EU member states.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides personal data protection, what other right is protected by Article 7 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights?

    <p>right to privacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Data Protection Directive aimed to harmonize data protection laws and ensure the free flow of ________ within the EU.

    <p>personal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following articles with the rights they protect:

    <p>Article 7 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights = Protects right to privacy Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights = Protects right to data protection Article 16 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU = Acknowledges data protection as a fundamental right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT an issue in the implementation of the 1995 Data Protection Directive?

    <p>A strict, inflexible framework</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Data Protection Directive of 1995 was fully equipped to address new data protection challenges posed by the digital age.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specific aspect does Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights address?

    <p>protection of personal data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Data Protection Directive established a framework for data protection across EU ________.

    <p>member states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key obligations of a data processor under GDPR?

    <p>Notifying data breaches to the controller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Processors have no obligation to maintain records of their data processing activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a written contract between a data controller and a processor include?

    <p>Subject matter, nature, purpose, and duration of processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consent must be given by a clear _______ act establishing an indication of the data subject's agreement.

    <p>affirmative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions related to GDPR requirements:

    <p>Data Controller = Determines purposes and means of processing data Data Processor = Processes data on behalf of the controller Record-Keeping = Must maintain a record of all processing activities Withdrawal of Consent = Data subject's right to revoke consent at any time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason the GDPR was created?

    <p>To remove obstacles to data flows and standardize data protection across member states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GDPR replaced the Data Protection Directive of 1995.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formal name of the GDPR?

    <p>Regulation (EU) 2016/679</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GDPR became applicable in ______ 2018.

    <p>May</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the GDPR Preamble, what has increased significantly due to technological advancements?

    <p>The scale of collection and sharing of personal data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GDPR allows for different levels of data protection among member states.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept that the GDPR aims to give to natural persons concerning their personal data?

    <p>Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GDPR aims to create trust necessary for the development of the ______ economy.

    <p>digital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their description, according to the text:

    <p>Rapid technological developments = Brought new challenges for the protection of personal data Globalization = Increased the scale of collection and sharing of personal data Free flow of personal data within the Union = Facilitated by technology, while ensuring data protection Strong data protection framework = Required by technological developments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of the GDPR in relation to the digital economy?

    <p>To build trust that will facilitate growth in the internal market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'controller' according to GDPR?

    <p>A natural or legal person that determines the purposes of processing personal data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Storing personal data in structured paper files is exempt from data protection laws.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether an entity is classified as a 'controller'?

    <p>The purposes and means of processing personal data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ________ processes personal data on behalf of a controller.

    <p>processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Google Spain case, what did the CJEU determine about Google?

    <p>Google is a controller as it decides the means of processing data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A payroll company is an example of a processor.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of extending data protection to structured paper files?

    <p>To prevent circumvention of legal restrictions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The GDPR article states that a controller is someone who determines the ________ and ________ of the processing.

    <p>purposes, means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles with their responsibilities:

    <p>Controller = Determines the purposes and means of processing personal data Processor = Processes personal data on behalf of a controller CJEU = Adjudicates data protection cases in the EU Google = Handles search results and indexing of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Legal restrictions for automated data processing also apply to structured paper files.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Data Protection and the GDPR

    • The lecture introduces data protection and the GDPR.
    • Learning objectives include understanding the right to privacy, its distinction from data protection, historical development, and fundamental definitions and principles of data protection.
    • Core lecture content includes privacy vs. data protection, historical development of data protection, focus on EU data protection and its historical development, introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and GDPR preamble and fundamental concepts.

    Introduction to Privacy and Data Protection Rights

    • Distinct rights: The right to respect for private life and personal data protection are closely related but not the same.

    Historical Emergence of Privacy Rights

    • Privacy rights emerged in international human rights law with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
    • These rights were affirmed in Europe by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) in 1950.
    • The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) develops case law related to the ECHR.
    • The Council of Europe was formed post-WWII to promote rule of law, democracy, human rights, and social development.
    • The ECHR, adopted in 1950 and entered into force in 1953, includes Article 8, which protects the right to respect for private and family life, home, and correspondence.

    Article 8 ECHR

    • Everyone has the right to respect for their private and family life, home, and correspondence.
    • There can't be any interference by a public authority with this right unless it's in accordance with the law and is necessary in a democratic society for national security, public safety, economic well-being, crime prevention, health, or moral protection or the protection of other's rights and freedoms.

    Article 7 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

    • Everyone has the right to respect for their private and family life, home, and communications.

    Impact of Technological Development

    • Computers and the internet improved quality of life, efficiency, and productivity.
    • They also introduced new risks to the right to respect private life.
    • Informational privacy: The concept developed to address collection and use of personal information.
    • Recognizing informational privacy as a right or "right to information determination" in different jurisdictions.
    • Emphasizing individuals' control over their person.

    Development of Data Protection Laws

    • 1970s Legislation: European states adopted laws to control personal information processing by public authorities and large companies.
    • Data Protection Instruments: Created to provide personal data protection.

    Data protection as a fundamental right in EU Law

    • Article 16 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (ex. Article 286 TEC)
    • Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights acknowledges data protection as a fundamental right.

    Article 16 (ex Article 286 TEC)

    • Everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning them.
    • The European Parliament and the Council established rules for protecting individuals concerning data processing by Union institutions, bodies, offices, and organizations, regarding their processing of personal data and free movement of such data.

    Article 8 - Protection of personal data

    • Everyone has the right to the protection of their personal data.
    • Such data must be processed fairly for specified purposes and on the basis of the consent or other legal basis.
    • People have the right of access to data collected about them, and the right to have it rectified.

    Right to Privacy vs Right to Data Protection

    • Article 7 of the EU Charter protects various aspects of privacy.
    • Article 8 of the EU Charter specifically addresses data protection.
    • Data protection is the lawful, fair and transparent processing of personal data that takes into account specific purposes, consent and other legitimate bases.

    Attempt 1: The Data Protection Directive of 1995

    • The Data Protection Directive was the first EU legislation to regulate data protection.
    • This initiative made frameworks for data protection across EU member states.
    • The aim was harmonizing data protection laws and ensuring free flow of personal data within the EU.

    Attempt 1: Issues

    • Inconsistent Implementation: Member states inconsistently implemented the Directive's provisions.
    • Rapid Technological Advancements: The Directive struggled to adapt to technological changes and the complexity of data processing.
    • Enforcement and Compliance: Under-resourced data protection authorities led to enforcement and compliance challenges.

    Attempt 2: The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    • The EU adopted Regulation (EU) 2016/679, also known as the GDPR, in response to rapid technological advancements.
    • This regulation replaced the Data Protection Directive of 1995.
    • The GDPR introduced stronger data protection rules and stricter obligations for organizations, with improved individual rights.
    • The regulation is commonly referred to as GDPR.

    GDPR - Preamble

    • Rapid technological developments and globalization have brought significant challenges related to personal data protection (scale of collection and sharing).
    • Technology enables both private companies and public authorities to use personal data.
    • Natural persons increasingly make personal information available publicly and globally.
    • The GDPR reflects the need for a robust data protection framework to build trust, maintain the integrity and confidentiality of personal data for natural persons, and to enhance practical certainty and compliance for economic operators and public authorities based on the strong enforcement mechanisms.
    • This consistent and high level of protection should be equal across all Member States.

    Article 4 GDPR - Definitions

    • Personal data: Any information relating to an identifiable natural person.
    • Identifiable natural person: Someone traceable be reference to an identifier or a combination of factors.
    • Processing: Any operation related to personal data (e.g., collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation).

    Article 9 GDPR

    • Prohibits processing special categories of personal data such as racial data, ethnic origin, political opinions, religious views, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health data, sex life, or sexual orientation.

    Article 4 GDPR - Definitions (processor)

    • Processor: A natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body that processes personal data on behalf of the controller.

    Controller vs Processor

    • The controller decides how and why data is processed.
    • A processor carries out data processing actions as instructed.
    • Key differences include who determines processing purposes/means, exercises control and accountability for data processing, and holds legal liability.

    Relationship status: controller and processor

    • Written contracts are required to include processing details.
    • Lack of contract can result in sanctions and liabilities.
    • Processors must keep records that authorities can access.
    • Cooperation with authorities, and following conduct codes is essential.

    Article 4 GDPR - Definitions (consent)

    • 'Consent': freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous indication of a person's agreement to the processing of their personal data.
    • Consent can be shown through an affirmative statement or action.
    • Individuals can withdraw consent at any time.
    • Consent must be freely given, unambiguously expressed, and clearly distinct from other matters.
    • It must be provided in intelligible and easily accessible language.
    • Individuals have the right to withdraw consent at any moment.

    Article 3 GDPR – Territorial Scope

    • This regulation applies to data processing by any entity that has an establishment in the EU, regardless if data is processed in the EU or not.
    • It applies to the processing of personal data of EU data subjects by non-EU controllers or processors when the data processing activities are related to offering goods/services in the EU—or monitoring behaviour related to the EU.
    • It applies to data processed by a non-EU controller in a place where Member State law applies by virtue of international law.

    Establishment

    • The GDPR applies to a controller or processor's "establishment" in the EU.
    • An establishment means a company or an office within the EU.
    • It also applies if the company has European customers outside the EU.

    Offering goods and services/targeting

    • If a company is outside the EU but has European customers or wants them, it’s expected to comply with the GDPR.
    • It applies regardless of whether the company has an office or employees.
    • The GDPR also applies to free/paid services/apps for European customers.

    Monitoring

    • The GDPR's monitoring of behavior implies tracking on the internet, possibly including profiling (analyzing behavior to foresee preferences/attitudes).
    • This includes various activities, such as behavioral ads, geo-localization, online tracking, personalized health/diet analytics, and CCTV.

    Article 3 GDPR – Territorial Scope

    • This regulation applies to the processing of personal data in the context of the activities of a controller or processor's establishment in the EU, regardless of where the processing itself occurs.
    • It also applies to controllers/processors outside the EU if their activities relate to offering goods/services to EU residents or monitoring their behavior.
    • It also applies to data processing by entities outside the EU if their activities fall under Member State law by virtue of public international law.

    Public International Law

    • The GDPR applies to controllers and processors located outside the EU, if they are engaging in activities affecting individuals in the EU—like via diplomatic missions or consular posts.

    Article 2 GDPR Material Scope

    • The GDPR applies to both automated and non-automated data processing.
    • It does not apply to data processing activities that fall outside the scope of European laws, specifically those related to Chapter 2 of Title V of the TEU.
    • Further exceptions: activities of natural persons for purely personal or household purposes; and activities of competent authorities related to criminal prosecution, prevention, investigation, and security measures.

    Article 5 GDPR – Principles

    • The principles regarding the processing of personal data are lawfulness, fairness, transparency (purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, and integrity and confidentiality).
    • GDPR upholds accountability and responsibility from the controller for complying with the principles.

    What does processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner mean?

    • This aspect of data processing involves lawful, fair, and transparent procedures, allowing individuals control over their data.

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