European Privacy and Human Rights 2010

Title: European Privacy and Human Rights 2010
Publication Type: Report
Year: 2011
Pages: 856
Date Published: 01/2011
Institution: Privacy International, Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), Center for Media and Communication Studies (CMCS)
Language: English

Abstract:
This report by Privacy International, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and the Center for Media and Communication Studies (CMCS) at CEU investigates the European landscape of national privacy/data protection laws and regulations as well as any other laws or recent factual developments with and impact on privacy. The study consists of 33 targeted reports covering all 27 EU Member States, two EFTA countries (Norway and Switzerland), three EU candidate countries (Croatia, Macedonia, and Turkey), and the EU as a jurisdiction; an overview presenting a comparative legal and policy analysis of main privacy topics, and a privacy rating for all the countries surveyed. The study was funded by the European Commission's Special Programme "Fundamental Rights and Citizenship," 2007-2013.

Short Title: EPHR 2010