Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC)

The Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC) was a European regulation that set rules for collecting, storing, and processing personal data to protect individuals’ privacy. It aimed to ensure that organizations handle personal information responsibly, fairly, and securely across EU countries. The directive established principles like obtaining consent, data accuracy, and privacy rights. Although it was replaced by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018, it laid the foundation for modern data privacy laws within the European Union.