European Union legislation on the protection of personal data

The ongoing discussions about reforming data protection laws across the European Union took far too long. The protection of personal data is no longer adequately guaranteed by the Data Protection Directive (Directive 95/46/EC) as the principles in the Directive are outdated. It is now high time that the laws are reformed. The new legislative regime will overcome the weaknesses of the Directive and meet the challenges posed by new online developments. This article will consider and analyze the issue of how personal data can be protected in accordance with the legislation of the European Union. Also, attention will be paid to guaranteeing the protection of personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Directive, as well as the need for a new legal framework in accordance with the modern online world.