EU
Data protection is a fundamental right in the European Union, distinct from the right to privacy. This article explores its constitutional foundations, tracing its development from national constitutions to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the jurisprudence of the CJEU.
Data Protection Law
From Convention 108 to the GDPR, this article traces the evolution of European data protection law, explaining its history, constitutional foundations, core principles, and global influence. It shows why data protection is a distinct legal discipline built on accountability and transparency.
Data Retention
Learn how to build a practical data retention program under the GDPR, including retention schedules, legal justifications, anonymization strategies, and best practices for defensible data lifecycle management.
Data Protection
Modern data protection law did not begin with the GDPR. This article traces its origins from the first European laws regulating automated data processing through Convention 108 and the recognition of data protection as a fundamental right in the European Union.