Towards a Common European Approach to Data Protection: A Critical Analysis of Data Protection Perspectives of the Council of Europe and the European Union

2009 ◽  
pp. 275-292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sjaak Nouwt
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
European Approach

scholarly journals Data protection vs using emerging technologies : How to fight against COVID-19 while staying legally compliant

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 332-343
Author(s):  
Szilvia Váradi
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Legal Compliance ◽  
Council Of Europe ◽  
Source Data ◽  
Protection Legislation

The pandemic situation caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus has changed our lives significantly. Recent research has shown that seeking competent and advanced technological solutions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to address not only this pandemic situation, but similar epidemics and pandemics in the future as well. However, the legal compliance of their application especially with European data protection legislation can be challenging. In this work, we would like to highlight the relevant data protection provisions of the Council of Europe and the European Union, which should be borne in mind while using digital solutions to fight against the pandemic. In the second part of our paper, we will analyse the main challenges of the three most frequently used emerging technologies from data protection point of view. As a result of our research, we can state that the main problem is to meet the requirement of data minimisation. In case the source data is not accurate, the results might be ineffective, unreliable or it may lead to data breaches. Therefore, to solve this paradox, we emphasize the importance of the data protection by design approach.

Human Rights in the Council of Europe and the European Union

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Greer ◽  
Janneke Gerards ◽  
Rose Slowe
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Council Of Europe

Les héritages chrétiens: quel avenir?

Moreana ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 46 (Number 176) (1) ◽  
pp. 175-190
Author(s):  
Bernard Bourdin
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
The Past ◽  
Religious Significance ◽  
Politics And Religion

The legacy from Christianity unquestionably lies at the root of Europe, even if not exclusively. It has taken many aspects from the Middle Ages to modern times. If the Christian heritage is diversely understood and accepted within the European Union, the reason is essentially due to its political and religious significance. However, its impact in politics and religion has often been far from negative, if we will consider what secular societies have derived from Christianity: human rights, for example, and a religious affiliation which has been part and parcel of national identity. The Christian legacy has to be acknowledged through a critical analysis which does not deny the truth of the past but should support a European project built around common values.

Epidemiology and the planned new Data Protection Directive of the European Union: A symposium report

Public Health ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Saracci ◽  
J. Olsen ◽  
A. Seniori-Costantini ◽  
R. West
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Symposium Report ◽  
Data Protection Directive

scholarly journals Data Sharing Under the General Data Protection Regulation

Hypertension ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 1029-1035
Author(s):  
Antonia Vlahou ◽  
Dara Hallinan ◽  
Rolf Apweiler ◽  
Angel Argiles ◽  
Joachim Beige ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The European Union ◽  
General Data Protection Regulation ◽  
Personal Data Protection ◽  
Protection Legislation ◽  
General Data ◽  
Almost All

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became binding law in the European Union Member States in 2018, as a step toward harmonizing personal data protection legislation in the European Union. The Regulation governs almost all types of personal data processing, hence, also, those pertaining to biomedical research. The purpose of this article is to highlight the main practical issues related to data and biological sample sharing that biomedical researchers face regularly, and to specify how these are addressed in the context of GDPR, after consulting with ethics/legal experts. We identify areas in which clarifications of the GDPR are needed, particularly those related to consent requirements by study participants. Amendments should target the following: (1) restricting exceptions based on national laws and increasing harmonization, (2) confirming the concept of broad consent, and (3) defining a roadmap for secondary use of data. These changes will be achieved by acknowledged learned societies in the field taking the lead in preparing a document giving guidance for the optimal interpretation of the GDPR, which will be finalized following a period of commenting by a broad multistakeholder audience. In parallel, promoting engagement and education of the public in the relevant issues (such as different consent types or residual risk for re-identification), on both local/national and international levels, is considered critical for advancement. We hope that this article will open this broad discussion involving all major stakeholders, toward optimizing the GDPR and allowing a harmonized transnational research approach.

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