L. 78-17 (French Data Protection Act)

L. 78-17 is the French Data Protection Act, which governs how personal data is collected, stored, and used in France. It ensures individuals' privacy rights are protected by requiring data handlers to obtain consent, inform people about how their data is used, and secure their information. The law also establishes the CNIL, the authority responsible for overseeing data protection, and grants individuals rights to access, correct, or delete their data. Overall, it aims to balance technological advancements with the safeguarding of personal privacy and rights.