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European data protection supervisor publishes guidelines on video-surveillance

Brussels, 18/03/2010 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday 17 March, following a consultation process launched last July, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published guidelines informing the institutions and other European bodies how to use video surveillance appropriately, namely, in a way that minimises the impact on privacy and other fundamental rights. Each institution has until 1 January 2011 to ensure that its practices comply with these guidelines.

In a press release, the...

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A LOOK BEHIND THE NEWS
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THE DAY IN POLITICS
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(EU) EU/WTO/DOHA: Agreement in 2010 needs political miracle
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(EU) EP/JHA: Civil liberties committee rejects measures on rescue of migrants at sea
(EU) EP/CONSUMERS: Yes to clearer and more complete labelling for foodstuffs, but without colour codes
(EU) EP/BUDGET 2010: Budgets committee backs aid to Lithuania
(EU) EU/STATE AID: Commission approves extension of Portuguese recapitalisation scheme for credit institutions
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(EU) EU/EMPLOYMENT: Rotating presidency trio's employment ministers meet with President of European Council, Herman Van Rompuy
(EU) EU/TERRITORIAL POLICY: EU27 encourages local and regional involvement in economic recovery policies - Roadmap for action
(EU) EP/FISHERIES: Expert debate on transferable fishing quotas
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Low cost airlines complain about lack of reaction to state aid received by some national carriers
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Gradual implementation of common aviation area with Jordan
(EU) EU/TRANSPORT: Czech Republic and Greece must ensure implementation of safety checks in airports
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(EU) EU/TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Commission requests information from several member states regarding application of EU rules
(EU) EU/INSTITUTIONS: European data protection supervisor publishes guidelines on video-surveillance
(EU) EU/LEGISLATION: Main legislative acts published in EU Official Journal
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