Data Protection Directive, Directive 95/46/EC

Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) was the European Union’s principal data protection law before the GDPR. Adopted in 1995, it established foundational rules for processing personal data and protecting individuals’ rights while facilitating data flows within the EU. This tag covers the Directive’s principles, rights, international transfer rules, national implementation, CJEU case law, and its role in shaping the GDPR and modern EU data protection law.