european data protection supervisor
Virtual strip scanners move closer for EU airports
News A key issue discussed at the meeting by the European Parliament, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), manufacturers and national authorities... [10 Nov 2008]
EU privacy law shake-up to force data breach confessions
News European data protection supervisor Peter Hustinx said there is growing pressure within the European Parliament to create a data breach... [28 Oct 2008]
'Police data-sharing plan will hurt privacy'
News The plan, which would create a system to allow police forces to swap data on suspected criminals, was recently amended - and not for the better, according to the European data... [01 May 2007]
Terrorism must not mean privacy breaches, says EU data guru
News The EU Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Peter Hustinx said effective legislation cannot exist without data protection controls. The EU's... [20 Sep 2006]
Microsoft and Unisys take the SIS
News The European Data Protection Supervisor has already raised concerns about such a measure, saying in a recent communication: "The accuracy of biometrics is overestimated... [28 Jun 2006]
Tech must not invade privacy, says EU data protection head
News The European data protection supervisor (EDPS) is the man in charge of monitoring just how well - or badly - the EU and its member states are safeguarding their... [07 Apr 2006]
Biometrics too unreliable, says EU data protection head
News The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Peter Hustinx has criticised governments' fondness for biometrics to identify citizens and warned greater interoperability... [15 Mar 2006]
Home Office ponies up to see operators' data
News Earlier this year, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) warned that proposed legislation, which demands details pertaining to emails, phone and VoIP calls be... [02 Nov 2005]
Euro MPs reject UK digital snooping plan
News The European Data Protection Supervisor, Peter Hustinx, said earlier this week that the plans are disproportionate and possibly illegal. The parliament, however, did... [29 Sep 2005]
Euro data retention laws are inadequate and may be illegal
News The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has given his opinion on the European Union's plans to force ISPs and telcos to record details of their... [27 Sep 2005]
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