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The values on which the Union is founded : and how the GDPR protects them

Kier, A.A. (2018) The values on which the Union is founded : and how the GDPR protects them.

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Abstract:The research investigates the extent to which the principles of equality and non-discrimination as mentioned in Article 2 TEU will be promoted through the General Data Protection Regulation. Specifically, it will answer the question “To what extent does the GDPR promote the status of equality and non-discrimination in data processing?”.The legislation prior to the GDPR of the EU and the member state Germany as a case example will be employed to establish a basic understanding of equality and non-discrimination in data processing for a point of comparison. The next step will be to analyse the regulation itself and find out how the principles are protected. In the following, the legislation as applied in Germany will be analysed, because the EU regulation leaves some room for member states to implement it themselves. Once that part is completed, it will be able to determine whether the state of equality and non-discrimination in the law has advanced. Because the law lays down basic rights and duties every citizen or resident is entitled to, it is important that it pays attention to the principles that shape society. This research shows that the advancements with regard to the principles of equality and non-discrimination are very limited and that the main goal of a harmonious data protection landscape has not been reached as far as these are concerned.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:86 law
Programme:Management Society and Technology BSc (56654)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/75824
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