Data protection refers to rules regarding the rights of natural persons (individuals) to have their personal data (any information that relates to an identified or identifiable living person) protected and the duties of public authorities, businesses and other organisations to protect these data.

The right to the protection of personal data is a fundamental right enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights . It belongs to the set of values protected under Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union and it contributes to the realisation of the EU’s objectives under Article 3 of the treaty.

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