Springer - The European Union as Guardian of Internet Privacy

Explore the complex relationship between digital rights and governance in this academic study from Springer. This book examines how the European Union protects privacy and data protection on the internet, focusing on the mandate established under Article 16 TFEU. As big data and mass surveillance present new challenges to modern democracies, this text provides a detailed look at how these rights are defended. It offers a clear perspective on the roles played by various EU entities, including the judiciary, the EU legislator, and independent supervisory authorities. Readers will gain an understanding of the cooperation mechanisms between authorities and how the EU functions as a whole to safeguard individual liberties in a digital age. This volume is an essential resource for those studying law, governance, and technology within the European framework.