A new EU directive on open data and the re-use of public sector information has been published (Directive 2019/1024). The new directive replaces Directive 2003/98/EC on the re-use of public sector information, as amended by Directive 2013/37/EU. The new directive shall be implemented by Member…
Bill regarding the amendment of the Hungarian Data Protection Act
A bill regarding the amendment of the Hungarian Data Protection Act was submitted to the Hungarian Parliament on June 19. The bill aims at the implementation of Directive 2016/680 and the amendment of the Hungarian Data Protection Act regarding the application of the General Data Protection…
Collection of national laws implementing the GDPR
Below, you can find a collection of national laws that are necessary for the enforcement of the GDPR. (Last updated on 28.09.2018.) If you need information regarding the status of the implementation in the EU Member States or look for some background information in connection with the implemenation…
Overview regarding the implementation of the GDPR across the EU
Last updated: 19.06.2018!
On May 25, 2018, the GDPR becomes applicable. Many data controllers and data processors are already in the process of preparing for the GDPR. Although there is no need to transpose the GDPR into Member States' respective legislation, since it is directly applicable in all…
Draft bill regarding the GDPR-related amendment to the Hungarian Data Protection Act has been published
The first draft of the amendment of the Hungarian regulation related to the EU's general data protection regulation has finally been released. The proposal for the amendment of Act CXII of 2011 on the right to information self-determination and freedom of information (the “Hungarian Data Protection…
The clock is ticking
We have reached half-time in the preparation period for the application of the GDPR (EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation). From May 25, 2018, GDPR will be directly applicable in all EU Member States.
Below I have collected some of the issues that may arise in connection with the…
Draft act regarding the implementation of GDPR in Austria
The draft act regarding the implementation of the GDPR in Austria is now available at the website of the Austrian Parliament. The draft act was published on May 12, 2017. An interesting change in Austria that in the current Austrian regime, not only natural persons, but also legal entities are…