Privacy and e-Government: the role of Data Protection legislation

1. Privacy and e-Government: the role of Data Protection legislation Peter Hustinx 19 February 2013

2. Public sector reform Re-allocation of public tasks Different levels & private actors Common ICT infrastructure Multifunctional use & shared delivery Online delivery of services New interfaces with citizens

3. Security & Privacy Very high level of security Need for multi-level infrastructure? Good security < > good privacy What should be authorised? Data protection (Art. 8 Charter) Data Protection framework Substantive conditions Rights for data subjects

4. Current challenges Scope of national law Diversity and complexity Responsibility Control increasingly shared Lawful processing Careful analysis needed Data subject’s rights Practical exercise of rights Supervision & enforcement Prior checking & consultation

5. Data Protection Review Scope of proposed Regulation Single set of rules, with some flexibility Responsibility Stronger accountability (e.g. PbD, PIA) Lawful processing Continued careful analysis needed Data subject’s rights Robust mechanisms required Supervision & enforcement Stronger oversight & consistency

6. Data Protection Review More effectiveness in practice e-Government “stakes are rising” Delivery of e-Government Clear allocation of responsibilities More transparency & accountability Privacy by Design & Impact Assessment Monitoring of performance in practice Conclusions

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