Council Working Party on Data Protection

Council Working Party on Data Protection  - The Council Working Party on Data Protection was originally set up to deal with the foundations of the EC policy on data protection, such as Directive 95/46/EC, Directive 97/66/EC and Regulation EC (No) 45/2001. It allows for a more horizontal approach in first pillar matters.

Organisation of meetings and their frequency depend on the Presidency of the Council. More recent meetings have included discussions on Commission's initiatives in the field of PETs or RFID, and other subjects like Member States' experience with Directive 95/46/EC. The EDPS priorities for consultation on new legislation as well as his Annual Report have also been on the agenda of the meetings.

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Source: European Data Protection Supervisor, 26 July 2011 09:00:06,  http://www.edps.europa.eu/EDPSWEB/edps/cache/off/EDPS/Dataprotection/Glossary