News update as of 4 May 2016

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Publication: 4 May 2016 à 16h40, Updated on 28 December 2016 à 11h54

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EU : on 04 May the EU Official Journal published regulations governing personal data protection
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4 May 2016 à 16h40

Updated on 28 December 2016 à 11h54

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Publication: 4 May 2016 à 16h40, Updated on 28 December 2016 à 11h54

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These regulations, due to come into form on 25 May 2018, harmonize European legislation on the collection and processing of personal data and give EU citizens greater control over the use of their data. The goal is that with only one regime businesses will be able to avoid having to deal with 28 separate sets of formalities and national legislation. The advantages of harmonization may be felt less as regards aspects concerning personnel management because the regulations intend for Member State

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