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Internet Security Europe backs stronger data protection rules Strong data protection rules must be Europe's trade mark, says EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding Data security - SME Business Essentials Fiendishly-complex online encryption is providing the safe space for terrorists to plan bloodshed on an industrial scale By Sophie Curtis 1:21PM GMT 12 Mar 2014 Follow The European Parliament has voted through the EU’s first major overhaul of data protection legislation since 1995, with the aim of giving people more effective control of their personal data online, and making it easier for businesses to operate and innovate in the EU's Single Market. The reforms include a 'right to be forgotten', allowing citizens to delete their data from companies' computer systems, and a 'right to data portability', making it easier for citizens to transfer their personal data between service providers. They also require businesses and organisations to gain explicit consent from citizens before processing their data, and build data protection safeguards into their products and services from the earliest stage of development. Citizens must be informed about any data breaches that could adversely affect them without undue delay, and companies that abuse customers' data will be fined of up to 5 per cent of their global turnover. The European Commission said that better data protection rules will strengthen citizens' rights and help to restore their confidence in how their personal data is treated – particularly online. Related Articles * EU set to approve new data protection rules in wake of NSA revelations 17 Oct 2013 * US spying row to dominate EU summit 24 Oct 2013 "Data Protection is made in Europe. Strong data protection rules must be Europe's trade mark," said EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding. "Following the US data spying scandals, data protection is more than ever a competitive advantage. Today's vote is the strongest signal that it is time to deliver this reform for our citizens and our businesses." The new EU data protection law is intended to replace the current patchwork of national laws. Companies will only have to deal with one single supervisory authority, rather than 28, making it simpler and cheaper for companies to do business in the EU. The benefits are estimated at €2.3 billion per year. Although the EU claims that progress on data protection reform is now 'irreversible', the proposal still has to pass through the European Council before it is becomes law. If approved, it will be applicable in all 28 EU Member States. “This EU regulation on Personal Data can be the beginning of a tilt in balance of control back towards users. That is urgent and overdue," said Monique Goyens, Director General of the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC). “Most people are entirely unaware that their rights are being violated when online due to what are now everyday business practices. Those who are aware have negligible ability to control how this data on their daily lives, buying behaviour, social media use, political views, hobbies, financial data and health records is collected and processed. That awareness and control need to be handed back." Goyens added that personal data protection is a longstanding fundamental right in Europe, and this should not be affected by the commercial acquisition, processing, retention and selling of personal data, regardless where it occurs. “MEPs have dealt with the matter seriously and have voted for legal protections which are robust and appropriate. 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