Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data (Convention 108)

The Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data, known as Convention 108, is an international treaty established by the Council of Europe. It sets rules to ensure that personal data collected and processed by organizations is handled responsibly, protecting individuals' privacy and rights. The treaty requires countries to implement laws that prevent misuse of data, secure data against unauthorized access, and give people control over their personal information. Its goal is to promote consistent data protection standards across nations and build trust in digital information practices.