EU Privacy Directive

The EU Privacy Directive, formally known as the Data Protection Directive, sets guidelines for how personal data must be handled by organizations within the European Union. It aims to protect individuals' privacy and ensure that their personal information is processed lawfully and transparently. The directive establishes rights for individuals, such as accessing their data and having it deleted, while also imposing obligations on organizations to secure and responsibly manage that data. It serves as a foundation for more comprehensive regulations, like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), enhancing protections for personal information in the digital age.