European Data Protection Day - 28 January 2008

Initiative of the Council of Europe

The Member States of the Council of Europe and the European institutions will celebrate Data Protection Day for the second time on 28 January 2008. This date marks the anniversary of the Council of Europe’s Convention 108, the first legally binding international instrument related to data protection. The Council of Europe’s website provides for a page dedicated to the event from which you can access - via the country flags list - the various initiatives that have been or will be undertaken across Europe to commemorate Europe’s second Data Protection Day. The EDPS is taking part in these activities.

EDPS activities

The event will give the EDPS the opportunity to focus on raising awareness among MEPs and EU staff about their rights and obligations regarding data protection. A one-day information stand will be set up in the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the Council premises.

The EDPS will outline his supervisory, consultative and cooperative roles, as well as his achievements and current activities. A number of communication tools and multimedia material will be used as a support. A quiz will also be made available on the spot as well as on the EDPS website.

Practical information:

European Parliament: 28 January 2008 ; 11.00 - 15.00 ASP Building, main street

Council: 29 January ; 11.00 - 15.00 Justus Lipsius Building

European Commission: 30 January ; 11.00 - 15.00 Berlaymont Building, main entrance hall

Source and more information

http://www.edps.europa.eu/