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General Data Protection Regulation

February 2012 - TMT ( Technology, Media & Telecoms). Legal Developments by Delphi.

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EC proposes radical changes with regard to the processing of personal data

If adopted the EC’s proposal will involve radical changes to Swedish law and have wide-ranging consequences for the business industry. Henrik Bengtsson, Peter Nordbeck and Sofia Karlsson report the key points of the proposal. 

e-Commerce

How can the government’s attitude and approach to internet issues best be described? Sweden has been at the forefront in deregulating the telecoms market and has encouraged the growth of competition in the broadband supplier market.

Personal data in social media

Public authorities and private companies are increasingly turning to social media for their communication with customers and citizens. Johan Hübner reports on two decisions from the Data Inspection Board, which provide guidance in using social media in respect of the Personal Data Act.