Corporate Governance and Internal Investigations in Europe (2) – Protection of Personal Data

1. Introduction

2. Framework of data protection legislation in Europe

3. Legislation on personal data protection

　3-1. Protection of personal data in Europe (GDPR)

　3-2. Protection of personal data in Germany (BDSG)

4. Specific stages in internal investigation in Europe

　4-1. Review of emails

　4-2. Recording using surveillance cameras

　4-3. Interview with persons concerned

5. Summary

The publication can be found at this URL→https://www.businesslawyers.jp/practices/1304

Authors： Takahiro Nakayama
Magazine/Book：BUSINESS LAWYERS website
Publisher：Bengo4.com,Inc.
Practice： Protection of Personal Information Corporate Investigation Global Compliance Europe
Date of publication： March, 2021

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