data protection

The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May 25th, 2018. What does this mean for the data rights of citizens? And how does this affect the future implementation of the once-only principle? Read more to find out!

On May 25th, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect. The GDPR will provide the implementation of the once-only principle with a coherent legal framework across all EU Member States and aims at protecting EU citizens personal data rights. 

The EDPS's opinion paper on the Single Digital Gateway discusses the once-only principle and its key issues relating to data protection. In general, the EDPS supports the idea of the once-only principle - under certain conditions.

Malta has introduced its new National Data Strategy at SEMIC 2017 Conference in Valetta. This strategy also promotes the once-only principle.

After agreeing to cooperate on a joint medical data exchange platform, Estonia and Finland are getting ready to start sharing data in 2017. This major step aims at enhancing the quality of healthcare in both countries, giving access to all relevant medical data to doctors and patients alike.