An Overview and Analysis of the Regulation on Protection of Natural Persons with regard to Data Processing by EU Institutions (Regulation EU 2018/1725)

Summary:

The Regulation on Protection of Natural Persons with regard to the Processing of Personal Data by the Union Institutions, Bodies, Offices and Agencies (Regulation EU 2018/1725) aims to safeguard individual privacy rights within the European Union's institutions. Key features include the appointment of a Data Protection Officer, standardized data protection principles, and subject rights. The regulation is aligned with GDPR and provides transparency and accountability within EU institutions, promoting uniformity and robustness in data protection practices. Despite its importance, the regulation suffers from limited awareness and may present operational challenges in its implementation.