Whereas
( 1) The protcction of natural persons in rclation to the proccssing of personal data is a
fundamental right. Article 8(1) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European
Union(the Charter,) and Article 16(1)of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union (TfEu) provide that everyone has the right to the protection of personal data
concerning him or her.
(2) The principles of, and rules on the protection of natural persons with regard to the
processing of their personal data should, whatever their nationality or residence, respect
their fundamental rights and freedoms, in particular their right to the protection of personal
data. This Regulation is intended to contribute to the accomplishment of an area of
freedom, security and justice and of an economic union, to economic and social progress
to the strengthening and the convergence of the economies within the internal market, and
to the well-being of natural persons
(3) Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council seeks to harmonise the
protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons in respect of processing
activities and to ensure the free flow of personal data between Member States
Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 october 1995 on
the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free
movement of such data(ojL 281, 23.11. 1995, p. 31)
5419/16
AVNT/SI
DGD 2
EN
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