Publications
Genetic Classes and Genetic Categories: Protecting Genetic Groups through Data Protection Law Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Each person shares genetic code with others. Thus, one individual’s genome can reveal information about other individuals. When multiple individuals share aspects of genetic architecture, they form a ‘genetic group’. From a social and legal perspective, two types of genetic group exist: Those which map to social groups – ‘genetic classes’ – and those which are perceived through interrogation of shared genetic code – ‘genetic categories’. Both of ...
Data Protection and Privacy. European Data Protection Reform Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Deze bijdrage handelt over de bescherming van persoonsgegevens en het Euro- pees kader hieromtrent. De Europese Commissie hee in januari 2012 nieuwe voorstellen bekend gemaakt ter actualisering van het zgn. data protection acquis, bestaande uit onder meer de Data Protectie Richtlijn uit 1995 en een resem specifieke teksten waaronder Kaderbesluit 2008/977/JBZ over de verwerking van persoonsgegevens door politie en justitie.
The proceduralisation of data protection remedies under EU data protection law: towards a more effective and data subject-oriented remedial system? Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The right to remedy breaches of data protection is laid down in both Directive 95/46/EC (Art. 22) and the Council of Europe Data Protection Convention no. 108 (Art. 8 (d)). Although data protection violations are remedied mainly at the national level, it is possible to identify a set of procedural rules on how to remedy data protection violations under EU law. Currently, there is a three-layered remedial system in place (composed of access ...
Data Protection as Bundles of Principles, General Rights, Concrete Subjective Rights and Rules. Piercing the Veil of Stability Surrounding the Principles of Data Protection Vrije Universiteit Brussel
After having reflected about technologies and the role of non-political guidance in EU data protection law in previous editorials, I now turn to the thorny question about the proper place of data protection law. In search of a substance, I use Murakami’s imaginary to prepare for the worst: not all things, concepts and beings are blessed with substance. After having managed (lowered) possible expectations about the essence of data protection law, ...
Data protection in the area of freedom, security and justice. A short introduction and many questions left unanswered Data protection in the area of freedom, security and justice. A short introduction and many questions left unanswered Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Data protection is one of the main issues raised in the development of the European
area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ). The introduction of measures touching
upon data protection is coinciding with growing dilemmas as to how best to ensure
individuals' fundamental rights. Is current legislation on data protection adequate
to the challenges posed by specific technologies and specific policies? Do the main
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area of freedom, security and justice (AFSJ). The introduction of measures touching
upon data protection is coinciding with growing dilemmas as to how best to ensure
individuals' fundamental rights. Is current legislation on data protection adequate
to the challenges posed by specific technologies and specific policies? Do the main
...
Children’s reflections on privacy and the protection of their personal data : a child-centric approach to data protection information formats Ghent University
Data Protection, Control and Participation beyond Consent - ‘Seeking the views’ of data subjects in Data protection Impact Assessments Vrije Universiteit Brussel
This Chapter analyses Article 35(9) GDPR, which requires controllers conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to seek the views of data subjects or their representatives on the intended processing 'where appropriate'. It discusses the benefits of data subjects' involvement in DPIAs, and how such involvement can be realised in practice. Legal perspectives are complemented by insights from Media & Communication Studies to ...