The Global Reach of the Right to Data Protection

Abstract The internet as a technology not only revolutionized communication, it also enabled new forms of trade. Digital trade often involves personal data. Information about individuals now travels around the world on an unprecedented and rapidly growing scale. key to understanding implications data protection in EU for with wider is Charter Fundamental Rights (Charter, CFR). has status primary Union law enshrined fundamental right Article 8 CFR. first section this chapter traces development from early laws Europe inclusion into Charter. It identifies driving forces behind offers insights origins (Sect. 2.1). second addresses substance protection. explains underlying values interpretation analyzes six written constituent parts shows that must be distinguished private life 7 what counts interference lawful limitations exercise 2.2). third focuses extraterritorial dimension jurisprudence ECJ reveals unwritten part right: continuous Personal cannot exported states do provide level transferred essentially equivalent guaranteed within 2.3). Certain practices are particular relevance Foreign surveillance targets country. fourth requirements foreign emanating CFR 2.4).