This research focuses on data subject rights – a set of data protection provisions that directly linked to the concept of individual control. In 2018, the European Parliament adopted the... Show moreThis research focuses on data subject rights – a set of data protection provisions that directly linked to the concept of individual control. In 2018, the European Parliament adopted the Regulation on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR). The new law also introduced some substantial improvements in the section on data subject rights. However, in the light of the fast-changing economic and technological environment, it is possible to notice a gap between data subject rights when understood as law in the books and when applied in practice. By using the analysis of legal sources and academic literature, this thesis explored whether the data subject rights under the GDPR are effective in the data-driven economy, and if not, what are possible solutions to overcome the shortcomings. Show less
This study examines the following investigative methods that are commonly used in cybercrime investigations: (1) the gathering of publicly available online information, (2) the issuing of... Show more This study examines the following investigative methods that are commonly used in cybercrime investigations: (1) the gathering of publicly available online information, (2) the issuing of data production orders to online service providers, (3) the use of online undercover investigative methods, and (4) performing hacking as an investigative method. For many of these investigative methods, the legal basis in Dutch law is ambiguous. However, a clear legal basis for investigative methods that indicates the scope of investigative methods and the manner in which they are applied must be available. It helps prevent arbitrary application of power by governmental authorities and is therefore essential for protecting the rule of law. The author examines how a foreseeable legal framework for the identified investigative methods can be created that meets the requirements that are derived from the right to privacy in art. 8 ECHR. The borderless nature of the Internet is also taken into account. The question is addressed to which extent digital investigative methods can be applied unilaterally across State borders. The analysis results in a list of recommendations to improve the regulations for digital investigative methods on both the domestic level and the international level. Show less
Recente technologische ontwikkelingen en een toenemende belangstelling voor veiligheidsdenken hebben tot verschuivingen geleid in het privacyrecht. Een stringent privacyrecht staat mogelijk een... Show moreRecente technologische ontwikkelingen en een toenemende belangstelling voor veiligheidsdenken hebben tot verschuivingen geleid in het privacyrecht. Een stringent privacyrecht staat mogelijk een effectief optreden van de politie en het openbaar ministerie tegen onder meer terroristen, fraudeurs en veelplegers in de weg. Daarom worden ruimere bevoegdheden tot het gebruik van persoonsgegevens door politie en justitie noodzakelijk geacht. Om die reden is de Wet politieregisters (Wpolr) per 1 januari 2008 vervangen door de Wet politiegegevens (Wpolg). Diepgaand onderzoek naar de Wpolr leidde tot diverse knelpunten. De vraag is of de Wpolg in staat is de verwerking van politiegegevens effectie ver te waarborgen dan zijn voorganger. De auteur geeft op overzichtelijke wijze inzicht in de veranderingen in het wettelijk regime met de komst van de Wpolg. Het gaat dan om de bevoegdheden tot gegevensverwerking, het kennisnemingsrecht en controle en toezicht op politiële gegevensverwerking. Verder wordt ook de fundamentele vraag onderzocht welke belangen in het gedrang komen bij de verwerking van politiegegevens. Ons onderzoek geeft duidelijk aan dat door de Wpolg meer grondrechten beschermd zouden moeten worden dan het recht op privacy alleen. Met de komst van de Wpolg is de discussie over de reikwijdte en betekenis van de bevoegd - heden tot politiële gegevensverwerking dan ook geenszins ten einde, aldus de auteur. Show less
This book deals with the collision of two fundamental rights within the European legal order: the right to access to documents and the right to data protection. If a document which is kept by one... Show moreThis book deals with the collision of two fundamental rights within the European legal order: the right to access to documents and the right to data protection. If a document which is kept by one of the European Union institutions contains personal data the two right collide. Although this possible collision is apparent, it is not sufficiently addressed in the two regulations in which both rights are further elaborated (Regulation 1049/2001 and Regulation 45/2001). After an analysis of legal developments within the EU, case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the relevant national legislation of the 27 Member States, the author presents his views on how the balance between the two rights should be struck. This leads to a concrete proposal for amending both regulations. Show less
