(European Union Directive) A set of privacy requirements that took effect in 1998 and ordered European member nations to enact compliant legislation. It deals with the establishment of Data Protection Authorities, people's rights to personal information and enforcement. For more information, visit www.cdt.org/privacy/eudirective/EU_Directive_.html. See privacy.
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