France Act no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978

Act no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 on Data Processing, Data Files and Individual Liberties

This French law governs the protection of personal data and the rights of individuals in relation to data processing. It sets principles for the use of information technology to ensure it serves citizens without violating human rights, privacy, or individual liberties.

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The Act no. 78-17 of 6 January 1978, also known as the Data Protection Act, applies to both automatic and non-automatic processing of personal data within filing systems. It establishes that data processing must comply with principles of human dignity, protecting privacy and restricting unauthorized liberties infringements. It exempts data processing activities carried out exclusively for private purposes. This law is considered foundational for data protection in France, embodying the right to personal data protection and imposing conditions for data controllers to follow.

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